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 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.

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

In this screencast, you'll examine writing a sentence outline using complete sentences for headings, subheadings, main points, and subpoints.

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

In this learning activity you'll determine appropriate feasibility studies from a list of selected topics.

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.

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 four main purposes for writing documents: expressive, literary, persuasive, and reality.

In this module, you'll build upon the concepts Understanding and Writing Pseudocode: The Basics, by learning new techniques and terms to make your pseudocode more complete.

In this interactive learning object, learners follow a strategy for identifying specific and general topics to improve their ability to find the main idea of a passage.

In this learning activity, you'll explore the topic of cross-site scripting, (or XSS)

In this learning activity you'll outline a conversation using the transactional communication model. The print and Email function has been disabled. You may take a screenshot of the last screen if needed.

This project sheet outlines the steps for coolant inspection and charging.

In this activity, faculty members answer questions about topics and information they learned during their online orientation. This game was designed for Wisconsin’s Northcentral Technical College. It can be customized for other colleges and organizations.

Learners listen to effective techniques to successfully interact with customers via the telephone. They also submit their own suggested replies to customers in various scenarios. Topics include general telephone etiquette, dealing with angry callers, working with confused or unsure customers, and managing voicemail. A quiz completes this customer service activity.

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

In this interactive object, learners read short paragraphs and then select the main idea of each selection.

The learner explores the purpose of organizational mission statements and practices writing a statement that contains the four elements outlined.