Citing sources

in your speech

By. Devin Whitworth and

Ryan Garner

Acknowledge sources
Show

the quality and range of your research

Where

did it come from and who said it?

Avoid plagiarism. Demonstrate ethics by

acknowledging the work of others.

Key source information

BRIEFLY alert the audience to the following
- The author,
- The type of source, (magazine, book, etc.)
- Title or description
- The date of the source

Present in a effective manner without getting bogged down

Sources trustworthiness
Convince

the audience to accept the

sources as reliable and true.
Source reliability; to our level of trust in a
sources track record and accurate
information.
Source qualifier: A brief description of the
sources qualifications to address the topic.
(Name dropping)

Avoid Mechanical Delivery

Vary

the wording, for example the phrase:

In the words of offers a natural
delivery.
Lead with a claim. Explain the source
before you present information. This will
help listeners follow along and process it
better

From Source to Speech

You

want to lead your audience to

accept and trust your sources.
Note the credentials that have
recognizable names.
Relate the source to real life experience,
even better if its someone you know
personally.

Common Types of Sources

Books

print articles
Reference Work

Online-only magazine
(newspaper or journal)
TV or radio
Testimony

Websites
Weblog

online video
Personal interview