Welcome to the COM 231 Research Guide!
This research guide will help you find materials for your Public Speaking class and any other speeches you need to give. Use the tabs above to find information on:
- Selecting and researching topics
- Notable speeches and examples
- Statistical resources and data
- Citing your sources properly
If you have questions about these resources, please contact me or any of the reference librarians. We're always happy to help!
Recent books about public speaking
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Communication Essentials: the Tools You Need to Master Every Type of Professional Interaction
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Call Number: HF 5718 .G85 2023ISBN: 9781264278053Publication Date: 2022 -
Fearless Public Speaking
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Call Number: PN 4129.15 .J65 2019 (OCC)ISBN: 9781454931812Publication Date: 2019 -
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The inclusive language handbook : a guide to better communication and transformational leadership
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Call Number: P 120 .F47 2022ISBN: 9780578291604Publication Date: 2022 -
Present Yourself: proven strategies for authentic and impactful public speaking
Call Number: PN 4121 .B376 2024ISBN: 9798989523405Publication Date: 2024 -
Say It Well find your voice, speak your mind, inspire any audience
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Call Number: PN 4129.15 .S98 2024ISBN: 9780063337718Publication Date: 2024 -
Supercommunicators how to unlock the secret language of connection
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Call Number: BF 637.C45 D858 2024ISBN: 9780593243916Publication Date: 2024 -
TED Talks: The official TED guide to public speaking
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Call Number: PN 4129.15 .A54 2016 Lower LevelISBN: 9780544634497Publication Date: 2016 -
We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama
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Call Number: E 891.5 .O335 2017ISBN: 9781635570915Publication Date: 2017 -
When they go low, we go high : speeches that shape the world - and why we need them
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Call Number: PN 4023 .C65 2017ISBN: 9780008235697Publication Date: 2017 -
Win Every Argument: the art of debating, persuading, and public speaking
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Call Number: P 301.5 .P47 H378 2022ISBN: 9781250853479Publication Date: 2023
