Excellence in Public Speaking
Published on 29. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-15-502182-2 (ISBN)
Description
Designed to give students the skill and confidence they need to prepare and deliver speeches. Beginning with an overview of the fundamentals of public speaking, the text moves through topics and exercises that guide students in the steps of preparing, organising, and presenting a speech. An entire chapter is devoted to speech anxiety and those concerns common before the delivery of the first speech.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-15-502182-2 (9780155021822)
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Content
Introducing Public Speaking. Overcoming Anxiety and Giving Your First Speech. Free Speech and Ethical Responsibilities. Improving Your Listening Skills. Developing Your Topic, Purpose, and Central Idea. Analysing Your Audience. Supporting Your Speech. Gathering Your Support Materials. Organising Your Speech. Introducing and Concluding Your Speech. Outlining Your Speech. Wording Your Speech. Using Visual Aids. Rehearsing and Delivering Your Speech. Speaking to Inform. Speaking to Persuade. Developing Persuasive Arguments. Speaking on Special Occasions. Speaking in Small Groups.