Most COM 101 courses require that you use MLA or APA style when you cite sources in a speech. These style guides are a set of rules for formatting the citation for each source you use. Learn more about using MLA and APA style with our quick guides:
For most speech assignments, you will cite your sources in three ways:
1- In your speech outline: Use our in-text examples for MLA or APA format
2- In your bibliography: Use our reference page examples for APA and MLA format
3- Orally (when you are delivering your speech): Use our Oral Citation Guide for examples of how to cite your sources orally
Use the following criteria when evaluating your sources:
Authority
Accuracy
Objectivity
Timeliness