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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: How to Give an Academic Talk [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Awful Academic Talk and the Principles of Effective Talks are discussed and outlined with suggestions for a more interesting speech delivery. This was originally directed to those making academic presentations at a university or...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Miscommunication Happens (And How to Avoid It)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better. [4:32]
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Other

Wake Forest University: Career Services: Preparing for an Interview

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Wake Forest University lists some tips for before, during, and after a job interview to help you better prepare.
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Other

Fpc of St. Louis: Interview Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A complete overview of proper preparation for a job interview. It discusses appropriate dress, preparing your questions and how to close the interview.
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Other

World Transformation: A Communication Model

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The site uses stick figures and Venn diagrams to show how communication happens including verbal and nonverbal information. It also includes two exercises to perform.
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Website
Other

Interview Network/the Interview Success Plan

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive interview site. Includes 7 steps to job interview success including preparing for the interview. Sample job interview questions and mock job interviews as well as interview questions by job function. CSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6
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Other

Net Inc Technologies: Subsidiary Motions and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Very clear explanation of subsidiary motions and how they are used in a meeting from NetInc Technologies. Contains a good deal of information in an easy-to-read format.
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Article
American Psychological Association

Apa: 10 Tips for Speaking Like a Ted Talk Pro

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article provides advice from the experts on how to make any presentation sing. Regardless of how practiced you may be at public speaking, there are some very effective strategies to use to deliver engaging talks. The next time you...
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Rubric
Other

Tonya Skinner: Job Interview Scoring Rubric

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This site presents a scoring rubric for job interviews. Topics included are First Impressions, presentation, personal attributes, general attitude, personal appearance and responses.
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Article
Other

No Train, No Gain: Scribbling With Purpose

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is provided for by No Train, No Gain. The Omaha World-Herald writing coach explains the whole notetaking process, and gives tips for successful notetaking while interviewing. Be sure to view the links at the end of the article...
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Article
Other

Beginning Reporting: The Art of News Interviewing Part 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Reporter Jim Hall continues his suggestions for making the most of interviewing opportunities.
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Article
Other

Beginning Reporting: The Art of News Interviewing Part 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Veteran reporter Jim Hall offers ten suggestions for getting the most from an interview with a news source.
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Article
Other

Live Career: Proper Phone Interview Etiquette Can Propel You to the Next Step

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Although targeted at those doing phone interviews as part of a job search, the etiquette tips in this article would serve a journalist well. Focus on contact, follow-up, and how to seem organized and prepared.
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Other

University of Tampere: General Notes on Speech Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A general, but very informative website on all types of speeches. It runs the reader through the process of finding and choosing a topic to the delivery of the speech.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Effective Communication

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module with links to texts, images, and videos on how to communicate effectively.
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Article
Leaf Group

E How: How to Write a Talking Points Paper

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
This article by Byron Walsh focuses on writing a talking points paper for a public speaker which consists of researched, accurate information provided in bulleted lists with follow up sentences on specific topics.
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Free Management Library

Map: General Guidelines for Conducting Interviews

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interesting site. Delineates the sequence, topics, and wording for interview questions. Explains the different types of interviews and has useful links to other resources. Although designed for an interviewer, this site should also be...
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Tips From the Insiders

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This resource gives six great pointers for creating your speech. It highlights including your information withing stories and andectotes in order to maintain the audience's attention.
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Article
College Grad

Job Hunter: The Nonverbal Interview Technique

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article discusses the non-verbal communications skills that need to be mastered in order to succeed in an interview.
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Other

Live Career: Quintessential Careers: Job Interviewing Tutorial: Map of Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial on how to prepare for and handle a job interview including a list of popular interview questions.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Formal Language

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This slideshow lesson focuses on formal language. It reviews the basics of formal language and the need to know your audience. It explains how to change various types of informal language into formal language and provides examples....
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Appropriate Language

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on using appropriate language in formal writing; it discusses pretentious language, jargon, and cliches. It defines each, provides examples, and explains why and how to avoid each. SL.9-10.6 Adapt to task/formal
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BBC

Bbc: Skillswise: Verbs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Skillswise site focuses on verbs. Included are a video about why identifying verbs is important, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction, and quizzes on the information presented. The Skillswise sites from BBC are geared to...
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BBC

Bbc: Skillswise: Listening for Specifics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Skillswise site focuses on listening for specifics. Included are a video about why learning how to do this, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction, quizzes on the information presented, and games to practice the skill. The...