Every speech starts with an outline. Knowing how to write one can make the difference between speech success and speech failure. In this module, we’ll explore what’s involved in creating an outline, demonstrate how to put one together, and give you examples you can use to create your own outline.

In this learning activity you'll review design errors and learn how to avoid them.

In this learning activity you'll review a conclusion and decide how effectively it summarized a speech. You'll also gain some tips for writing your own speech conclusion.

In this learning activity you'll brainstorm and compose a list of speech topics.

In this learning activity you'll review the general principles speakers use to create a specific purpose statement.

In this learning activity you'll analyze an introduction and determine whether or not it was effective. You'll also gain an understanding of what makes an effective introduction.

In this learning activity you'll explore the different types of purposes for giving speeches.

Learners identify the parts of speech by following a certain order until each word in a sentence is labeled. In a variety of exercises, learners practice finding verbs, prepositional phrases, subjects, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, and conjunctions.

Learners examine how metal detectors function. This object includes animation and sound.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the eight most common logical fallacies commonly used in persuasive speeches.

In this learning activity you'll create presentation note cards to use during your speech.

Learners study the effect that pressure has on boiling temperatures. Once a liquid has reached a full boil, additional heat does not raise the liquid’s temperature; however, pressure can vary the boiling point of a liquid. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners identify negative roles, match statements characteristic of each role, and relate how they have handled negative teams.

In this animated object, learners follow an analogy of water flowing through pipes and valves to see how resistance decreases in a parallel circuit as branches are added.

Learners examine how CEC, base saturation, and soil pH work with each other to define plant nutrient availability.

In this learning activity you'll explore how computers connected on a network use Ethernet technology.

Brainstorming helps find new ideas to problems. Learn how you can use brainstorming to write a paper, give a speech, or work on a group project. In this video, you’ll explore what brainstorming is and how to use it.

In this learning activity you'll discover how to evaluate a problem statement using both the MEA and the IP Techniques.

In this learning activity you'll discover what C.R.U.D. applications are and how they're used in everyday life.

In this animated object, learners follow an analogy of water flowing through pipes and valves to see how current increases in a parallel circuit as branches are added.