Schedule an In-Person or Virtual Appointment

• Prepare a Presentation (brainstorm, outline, research, visual aids)
• Rehearse a Speech
• Practice a Job Interview
• Study for an SCOM exam
• Improve Group Communication 
• Address Speech Anxiety 
• Design Data Visualization and Infographics
• Anything Speech and Presentation Related! 

Services Are Offerred @ Student Success Center, room 1155 

Prepare for your appointment 

• Know what you want to work on
• Bring in any assignment or guidelines information
• Have already-completed work with you
• Bring the recommended materials for your specific appointment 

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Brainstorm a topic:

• Assignment description
• Professor expectations
• List of things that interest you

 Establish group roles & expectations:

• Notebook and pen or pencil OR computer
• All group members
• Any assignment descriptions for the group    

 Improve outline:

• Current Outline
• Assignment Rubric
• Example outlines from textbook or professor 

 Find research:

• Notebook and pen or pencil OR computer
• Project or assignment expectations you are working on
• Any research you have located so far

 Improve PowerPoint / visual aid:

• PowerPoint/visual aid
• Outline, manuscript, or notes for your presentation
• Folder of images, videos, or other files you want to include 

 Rehearse speech and receive feedback:

• Materials for speech
• Assignment or project expectations

 Data visualization:

• Account information for infographic websites (if applicable)
• Flash drive
• Materials for data visualization
• Notebook and pen or pencil OR computer

 Job interview:

• Job Application/Job description
• Notebook and pen or pencil OR computer
• Your resume and cover letter

 SCOM 121/122/123 exam prep:

• Textbook
• Class notes
• Exam study guide

Educational Purpose Reminder

Support materials, video recordings, and other feedback sent by or received from the Communication Center are for educational purposes only. They are not intended to be shared beyond the scope of the assignment or purpose of the consultation. 

Have a quick or small question? 

Do you have a quick question or need brief feedback? Consider emailing the Communication Center for feedback instead of making an appointment. We will respond to your question within 24 hours. Email commcenter@jmu.edu to get professional communication support from the comfort of your computer. 

Check Out Our Videos For More Information 

Making an Appointment and How to Start A Virtual Appointment

How to Get to the Comm Center