LibGuides: Public Speaking: Websites &amp; Apps

Evaluating Websites

Before you use material from the Internet, evaluate the site.

WHO- is the author or sponsor ?

Is it a reliable person, site?

WHAT- information is provided ?

Does it match other information from valid sources?

WHEN- was the information posted/updated ?

Is it current?

WHERE- does the information come from?

Is it a reputable source such as .edu or .gov?

WHY- is the information there?

Is it there to inform and educate without bias?

Famous Speeches In History
From History.com
Great Speeches of the 20th Century
From U.K. Paper "Guardian"
National Jukebox
Free Historical Recordings From The Library Of Congress
American Rhetoric
Over 5000 full text, audio/video versions of speeches, lectures, debates, interviews, and more.

Polling the Nations This link opens in a new window
This database provides polling data that is especially useful in pro/con discussions, debates, presentations and reports.It provides up to date information on various topics including government, law, religion, climate change and more.

data.gov
Find data, tools, and additional resources.
US Census Bureau
World Bank Data (World Development Indicators)
U.S. Data and Statistics
Find data about the U.S., such as demographic and economic data, population, and more.

Voice Notes (Android)
Allows speakers to say what they are thinking, organize content through various recordings to find the perfect speaking flow.
UMMO (Android and IOS)
Ummo app helps to get rid of the “ums” and fillers in a speech. It records your speech and then generates a transcript highlighting the filler words.
ORAI (Android and IOS)
Provides interactive lessons and detailed analysis of recorded speech with instant feedback on filler words, pacing, conciseness, and more.
Chegg Flashcards (Android & IOS)

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