Public Speaking

Tips for Delivering Effective Presentations

Brianna Shanholtzer, Andrew C. Thoron, and J. C. Bunch

At some point, most people are faced with the daunting task of delivering a presentation. These presentations could be required by job responsibilities, as an academic assignment, or in roles within the community. Presentations may be delivered to small or large audiences. Giving a presentation in front of an audience may be a frightening endeavor; however, this publication provides five steps to make the task of giving a presentation easier and ensure that your presentation will be effective. 

Addressing Misconceptions about Wildland-Urban Interface Issues

Martha C. Monroe

Starting an Informal Presentation in the Wildland-Urban Interface

Martha C. Monroe and Lynn Weiss

This fact sheet highlights two important elements of starting successful presentations 1) avoiding words and phrases that do not communicate as you intend; and 2) launching a presentation in such a way that audiences feel you are speaking to them.

Communication Basics in the Wildland-Urban Interface

Martha C. Monroe

Public Speaking

Ricky Telg

This publication about public speaking is the first of a three-part series about developing effective public speaking skills. This series also covers speech writing and public speaking tools.

Speech Writing and Types of Speeches

Ricky Telg and Linda Perry

This publication about speech writing and types of speeches is the second of a three-part series about developing effective public speaking skills. This series also covers an introduction to public speaking and public speaking tools.

Public Speaking Tools

Ricky Telg and Jacqueline Aenlle

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.