The essential elements of public speaking /
DeVito, Joseph A.,1938-
Boston : Allyn & Bacon,
c2012.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-300) and index.
Part I. Fundamentals of public speaking -- Introducing public speaking -- Listening and criticism -- Part II: Preparing and presenting public speeches -- Preparing and presenting a public speech (steps 1-10, in brief) -- Select your topic, purposes, and thesis (step 1) -- Analyze and adapt to your audience (step 2) -- Research your speech (step 3) -- Collect supporting materials and presentation aids (step 4) -- Organize your speech (steps 5,6, and 7) -- Word your speech (step 8) -- Rehearse and present your speech (steps 9 and 10) -- Part III: Types of speeches -- Informing your audience -- Persuading your audience -- Speaking on special occasions.
Public speaking.