What is original Oratory?
Joe and Pam Wycoff, two coaches who have had tons of success in Original Oratory, define Original Oratory as:
"An analytical sharing of a truth that has both insight and significance." So, what does this mean. Let's break it down:
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Watch a performance from a 2019 JCHS ALUM:NSDA Webinar Recordings:Below you will find a series of Webinars from the National Speech & Debate Association. Think of a webinar as a lesson that a coach would teach. The people who lead these webinars are either coaches or former national qualifiers. They are very useful. Get the help you need quickly...use your resources!
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Where can I locate a Topic:
Finding a topic for original oratory is not rocket science. However, it is also not something that should receive little thought over. Remember that with Oratory, you are creating a persuasive message, meaning that at the end of the day, you are advocating for something...whether that be a behavioral change, mindset change, policy change, perspective change, etc. The best oratory topics are ones that have personally affected you or someone close to you. Oratory speeches must have heart.
I have found in my experience a wealth of resources that can help jumpstart your topic search. These resources and websites are found below:
I have found in my experience a wealth of resources that can help jumpstart your topic search. These resources and websites are found below: