Strategic use of quotations in your writing and presentations can add both credibility and interest to your message.  Here we offer several resources for using quotations effectively.  

Use Quotations Effectively

• Begin with a great quote to set the tone for your presentation and pull your audience in.
• End with a quote that “brings it all home.” This is an excellent way to leave your audience thinking about your presentation and may increase the likelihood that they remember what you said.
• Use a set of interrelated quotations as the framework for your presentation.

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Ten Tips on Using Quotations from speech coach George Torok.

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