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Tennessee online public speaking center<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As the online extension of UT\u2019s Public Speaking Center, TOPS offers accessible, research-based support for anyone preparing speeches, presentations, or professional communication whether on campus, online, or off-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Resources for Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All the resources you need, right at your fingertips.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

TOPS is your one stop shop for developing your public communication skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We provide practical, easy-to-use tools to help you plan, structure, and deliver stronger presentations in any class or major. Whether it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get the classroom-ready materials you need to make teaching oral communication easier and more effective.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TOPS also provides specialized support for English-language learners, K-12 educators, and professionals seeking to strengthen their communication skills outside the college classroom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These resources address cross-cultural communication, foundational speaking skills for younger students, and tools for job interviews, workplace presentations, and lifelong speaking needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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