CommLab Services
CommLab extends the classroom experience and provides support for class assignments and special projects. Graduate and undergraduate students trained in public speaking and group work are available to help students with all areas of the speech making process.
We also have videotaping capabilities. Students who wish to be videotaped must bring in a VHS tape.
Coaches are available to help with:
- Topic Selection
- Researching appropriate data
- Organizing and refining information
- Outlining main points
- Source citation
- Speech delivery
- Visual aids (e.g. PowerPoint, overhead transparencies, posters, etc.)
Coaching is also available for other aspects of oral communication such as:
Interpersonal and Group Skills
- Conversation
- Listening
- Group processes
- Conflict resolution
Oral Presentations
- Language choices
- Message design
- Audience analysis
Effective Delivery
- Body language
- Facial expression
- Eye contact
- Gestures
- Notes and aids
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Public Speaking
Test-Out Information
If you are interested in testing out of public speaking, please visit this page to read about the requirements and deadlines for completing the test-out process.