TOPS
Tennessee online public speaking center
As the online extension of UT’s Public Speaking Center, TOPS offers accessible, research-based support for anyone preparing speeches, presentations, or professional communication whether on campus, online, or off-site.
Resources for Students
All the resources you need, right at your fingertips.
TOPS is your one stop shop for developing your public communication skills.
We provide practical, easy-to-use tools to help you plan, structure, and deliver stronger presentations in any class or major. Whether it’s topic selection, research strategies, organization and delivery or building your communication confidence, each of our resources are designed to help you as a student succeed in academic and real-world speaking moments.
Resources for Teachers & Instructors
Get the classroom-ready materials you need to make teaching oral communication easier and more effective.
TOPS has a wide range of resources available for faculty who teach oral communication. From speech assignments, rubrics, activities, guides for individual or group presentations, to resources built for both in-person and online instruction, we’re here to help.
ESL, K12, and Beyond-Campus Resources
TOPS also provides specialized support for English-language learners, K-12 educators, and professionals seeking to strengthen their communication skills outside the college classroom.
These resources address cross-cultural communication, foundational speaking skills for younger students, and tools for job interviews, workplace presentations, and lifelong speaking needs.