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Four Tips for Practicing a Speech
Noreen Bayouk Many people have heard the saying “practice makes perfect,” but how does this phrase directly apply to public speaking? Sure, someone can reread their written speech and call that practice, but is this really the most effective way to practice a speech? There are so many ways to practice a speech, but here are a few effective ... >>
Public Speaking in careers: Speech and yoga instruction
Photo: StockSnap Mackenzie Oliver As a third year student studying Communication and English Literature here at UW, my education has been deeply embedded in the Communications department. I’ve been tutoring at the speech center for over two quarters now, and it’s been an amazing experience to be able to help my fellow students further develop both speechwriting ... >>
A Rhetorical Approach to Public Speaking
The Center for Speech & Debate director, Matt McGarrity, recorded an overview of a "Rhetorical approach to public speaking" for the UW's College of Arts and Sciences. The videos below give a brief overview of the Center's approach to teaching and consulting. Episode 1: Speech is Power Episode 2: Don’t treat writing as speaking Episode ... >>
CSD hosts debate on I-2124
The Center for Speech & Debate hosted a one-hour debate on the question, “Should Washington voters support I-2124?” Arguing for the initiative was Mark Mullet (D), Washington State Senator, 5th District—Issaquah Arguing against the initiative was Libby Watson, Campaign Manager for “No on I-2124” The debate format was turn-based, ensuring that each side had uninterrupted time to present their case ... >>
CSD consultants offer speech workshop to clean water ambassadors
Center for Speech & Debate consultants, Rich Mamiya and Kayah Corpus, ran a speech workshop for the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust’s Clean Water Ambassadors Internship. The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works to "steward the 1.5-million-acre landscape that stretches from Seattle to Ellensburg along I-90." As part of their mission they, in partnership with the King County ... >>
The Difference Between Giving a Speech and Performing One
Photo: TEDx VIT Thy Do Public speaking is no easy feat. Even the most confident and experienced speakers will struggle with anxiety before speaking publicly in front of a crowd. This is a natural and human response, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to combat this. I like to think of public speaking as giving a ... >>