LibGuides: COM 103-A Public Speaking, Wenson: Internet Resources

Evaluating Online Sources

The Internet can provide access to much useful information; however, users should evaluate the quality of each web site consulted. Unlike print sources, there are no quality standards for publication.

As with print publications you should be aware of:

Authorship and affiliations
Author qualifications
Bias and special interest
Publication Information

Boston College's University Libraries has posted a list of questions to ask yourself when you evaluate a web site or web pages.

Suggest Internet Resources

10 Helpful Online Resources for Improving Public Speaking Skills
From the University of Notre Dame. This article recommends ten articles, videos, and podcasts that provide tips and advice to help you reduce your anxiety and become a better presenter.
International Communcation Association
ICA is an international association for scholars interested in the study of all aspects of human communication, as well as in the teaching of communication
Journalist's Resource from Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy
Based at Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, the Journalist’s Resource project examines news topics through a research lens. This site provides surface scholarly materials that may be relevant to media practitioners, bloggers, educators, students and general readers.
The searchable database contains top academic and governmental research selected and synthesized by our editors. The editors strive to translate complex statistics into clear data points and reformulate the terminology of academic specialists into more accessible language, without sacrificing rigor or nuance.
Public Speaking Resources - Harvard University
A list of useful website compiled for Harvard's Public Speaking Practicum.
Toastmasters International - Public Speaking Tips
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. how-to articles will help you hone your skills. Get quick and easy tips for how to prepare and present an award, use visual aids and props, incorporate body language into your presentations, and more.