The art of public speaking

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lucas, Stephen E. , 1946- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : McGraw-Hill , c2007
Edition:9th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. Speaking and listening
  • 1. Speaking in public
  • 2. Ethics and public speaking
  • 3. Listening
  • Appendix. Giving your first speech
  • pt. II. Speech preparation : getting started
  • 4. Selecting a topic and purpose
  • 5. Analyzing the audience
  • 6. Gathering materials
  • 7. Supporting your ideas
  • pt. III. Speech preparation : organizing and outlining
  • 8. Organizing the body of the speech
  • 9. Beginning and ending the speech
  • 10. Outlining the speech
  • pt. IV. Presenting the speech
  • 11. Using language
  • 12. Delivery
  • 13. Using visual aids
  • Appendix. Using PowerPoint
  • pt. V. Varieties of public speaking
  • 14. Speaking to inform
  • 15. Speaking to persuade
  • 16. Methods of persuasion
  • 17. Speaking on special occasions
  • 18. Speaking in small groups
  • Appendix. Speeches for analysis and discussion