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Presentation Skills

Tips, tricks & technology to give a presentation with an emphasis on NWACC assignments

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Are you worried about an upcoming presentation for class? Is this the first time you have to speak in front of people? Look no further! Start with these videos, books, and other tips and tricks to enhance your speaking skills!

Public Speaking Guide

TED's Secret to Great Public Speaking

Books on Public Speaking

Talk Like TED

Explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation.

On Speaking Well

For anyone who fears the thought of writing and giving a speech--be it to business associates, or at a wedding--help is at hand.

Speak Up!

Offers great writing and examples, strong coverage of course topics, practical guidelines for creating effective presentations, and hundreds of custom-drawn illustrations that bring speech concepts to life.

TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks

In this short but powerful guide, you're going to learn how to use stories to make your presentations engaging and entertaining. Using case studies drawn from TED talks by Sir Ken Robinson, you'll learn how to craft stories that keep your audience mesmerized. 

eBooks on Public Speaking

The Art of Public Speaking

A pioneer in the field of self-help, Dale Carnegie distilled his experiences as a salesman and lecturer in his first guide to successful speech-making,

Crash and Learn

Jim Smith, Jr., an acclaimed motivational speaker, presents the mistakes and then provides tips and pointers to eliminate and avoid them through his Jim's Gems. 

Speak to Win

The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people's great respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest-even most impossible-seeming goals. 

Well Said!

Whether you're making a formal presentation, wooing a client, closing a sale, or proposing an idea, persuasive communication can make the difference between success and failure.