Number: 98-170 Title: Speechwriting in Perspective: A Brief Guide to Effective and Persuasive Communication Authors: Thomas H. Neale, Government and Finance Division; Dana Ely, Knowledge Services Group Abstract: Prepared primarily for congressional staff members called upon to help prepare speeches for Members, this report provides basic guidance on obtaining speech material, using it to prepare a speech draft, and presentation. Pages: 22 Date: April 12, 2007