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 brainstorm and compose a list of speech topics.

In this learning activity you'll create a focused speech topic by using a focused pyramid.

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.

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.

Learners identify topic words from a group of related words and choose topic statements for short passages.

Writers block happens to all of us. Homework block is even worse. If you’re stuck on how to get started, watch this video to explore how to generate ideas for speeches, papers, and projects quickly and effectively.

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.

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

The learner will understand how to use a cause and effect diagram to find the root cause of a problem.

Trying to write your paper but you’ve gotten stuck? Explore Mind Mapping! This creative technique helps you explore what you already know, lets you see how your ideas are tied together, and gets you writing quickly.

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

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

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.

In this learning activity you'll play "How to Really Be a Millionaire" to learn the basics of accumulating wealth.

In this learning activity you'll create a free writing document on a topic.

In this animated object, learners examine what anxiety is, how it affects people, and ways to manage it.

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.