The art of public speaking
By: Stephen E. Lucas
Edition: 10th ed
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780071280259
Subjects: Public speaking
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of contents: title: pt. I. Speaking and listening; title: 1. Speaking in public; title: 2. Ethics and public speaking; title: 3. Listening; title: Appendix. Giving your first speech; title: pt. II. Speech preparation : getting started; title: 4. Selecting a topic and purpose; title: 5. Analyzing the audience; title: 6. Gathering materials; title: 7. Supporting your ideas; title: pt. III. Speech preparation : organizing and outlining; title: 8. Organizing the body of the speech; title: 9. Beginning and ending the speech; title: 10. Outlining the speech; title: pt. IV. Presenting the speech; title: 11. Using language; title: 12. Delivery; title: 13. Using visual aids; title: Appendix. Using PowerPoint; title: pt. V. Varieties of public speaking; title: 14. Speaking to inform; title: 15. Speaking to persuade; title: 16. Methods of persuasion; title: 17. Speaking on special occasions; title: 18. Speaking in small groups; title: Appendix. Speeches for analysis and discussion