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Video

1. Introducing Your Speech 
   “4 Keys to a Killer Speech Introduction” 
   Description:  The lecturer explains how to succeed with an introduction.
    
2. Establish Topic Credibility 
   “How to Write a Speech:  Credibility in a Speech” 
   Description:  The speaker gives some tips on establishing credibility which is important to gain the audience’s trust and attention. 
    
3. Get Your Audience’s Attention:  Use Humor 
   “Don’t Start Your Speech By Telling a Joke”
   Description:  This speaker tells how to being a speech with humor without telling a joke. 

Audio

1. Build Your Credibility 
   How to Write a Speech:  Credibility in a Speech 
   Description:  Establish credibility with tips on how to gain the audience’s trust and attention.
    
2. Get Your Audience’s Attention 
   “How to Start a Presentation & Get The Audience’s Attention” 
   Description:  The speaker explains how to start a presentation and get the audience’s attention and curiosity to make a great impression and engage the audience.
    
3. Involve the Audience 
   “How to Open a Speech or Presentation” 
   Description:  The speaker explains how to involve the audience in the first 7 seconds by asking a question.

Web Resources

1. Introducing Your Speech 
   “How to Start a Speech-12 Foolproof Ways to Grab Your Audience” 
   Description:  The article lists a variety of ways to begin your speech successfully.
    
2. Use Humor 
   “The Art of Using Humor in Public Speaking” 
   Description:  This text includes 8 chapters detailing how to incorporate humor in speeches.
    
3. Avoid These Common Introductory Bloopers 
   “What Common Mistakes Should You Avoid When Starting Your Speech?” 
   Description:  This article features 10 tops explaining how NOT to start a speech and what to do instead.