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CMST 1: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
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CMST 1: Fundamentals of Public Speaking
A guide to help students with their informative and persuasive speeches in CMST 1.
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University of Hawai'i Maui Community College Speech Department
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ProCon.org
ProCon.org is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public charity providing professionally-researched pro, con, and related information on controversial issues.
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AllSides presents multiple angles (left, right, and center) on news stories.
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