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Dynamic Public Speaking

Dr. Matt McGarrity

Good speaking is your most enduring job skill. This four-course specialization will provide you with the instruction, experience, and practice to develop and deliver compelling presentations. Drawing from the established knowledge in communication, rhetoric, linguistics, and argumentation, each course balances proven ideas with lots of speech practice.

The courses in this specializations should help speakers at all levels. If you are nervous about public speaking, this is for you! I have spent an entire career helping nervous novice speakers grow into confident communicators. We slowly work up specific skills that you can practice multiple times before putting together a longer speech.

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Four courses

Introduction to Public Speaking

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This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble.

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Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

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In the professional realm, most speeches and presentations we give are informative in scope. A scientist needs to explain her recent research findings. A financial officer needs to report on quarterly earnings to his company’s board. A technology professional needs to educate a consumer about a new product. Any time you need to convey ideas or demonstrate a process, you’re dealing with informative speaking.

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Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

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In the professional realm, we need to argue without being argumentative. Whether you are fundraising for a nonprofit, pitching a business proposal, or suggesting a change to company policy, you are making arguments. To be persuasive, you must be clear, convincing, and compelling. By the end of this course, you should be able to design persuasive speeches that address problems and solutions and that motivate audience members.

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Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

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The most memorable speeches inspire, entertain, and praise. This course gives you a method for preparing and delivering speeches that inspire and entertain.

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Learning objectives

Substantial increase your confidence and presence as a dynamic speaker.
develop delivery techniques for voice, movement, and gesture that engage audiences.

Prepare effective speeches for various purposes (informative, persuasive, praise), occasions (workplace, special events, etc.), and audiences.
master speechwriting techniques for storytelling, argument, style, topic framing, and discussing evidence.

Substantial increase your confidence and presence as a dynamic speaker.
develop delivery techniques for voice, movement, and gesture that engage audiences.
Prepare effective speeches for various purposes (informative, persuasive, praise), occasions (workplace, special events, etc.), and audiences.
master speechwriting techniques for storytelling, argument, style, topic framing, and discussing evidence.

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University of Washington

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Dr. Matt McGarrity

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