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 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 explore the different types of purposes for giving speeches.

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

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.

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.

Giving gifts is an important part of conducting business around the world. Learners read about the kinds of gifts that are welcomed in various cultures, and which are not. A quiz completes the activity.

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 review the general principles speakers use to create a specific purpose statement.

In this learning activity you'll explore the guidelines for an effective question and answer period after giving a speech.

Students review the conditions for giving statements of praise in a way that will motivate employees. They then practice writing these kinds of statements.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Red Herring fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Absurdum fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll explore the differences between primary and secondary research.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the either/or fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Post hoc, Ergo Propter hoc fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Verecundia fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Populum fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll be introduced to the Ad Hominem fallacy.

In this learning activity you'll explore the Slippery Slope fallacy.