A Concise Public Speaking Handbook

A Concise Public Speaking Handbook integrates the steps of preparing and delivering a speech with the ongoing process of considering the audience. The comprehensive coverage of key public speaking topics and skills makes this title an ideal core text for public speaking courses and its low cost mak...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Beebe, Steven A. 1950- (Author)
Other Authors: Susan J. Beebe (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston Allyn & Bacon 2012
Edition:Print book : English : THIRD EDITION
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Table of Contents:
  • Speaking in public
  • The audience-centered speechmaking process
  • Ethics and free speech
  • Improving your confidence
  • Listening
  • Analyzing your audience
  • Adapting to your audience as you speak
  • Developing your speech
  • Gathering supporting material
  • Supporting your speech
  • Organizing your speech
  • Developing an introduction
  • Developing a conclusion
  • Outlining and editing your speech
  • Using words well
  • Methods of delivery
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Delivering your speech
  • Selecting presentation aids
  • Designing and using presentation aids
  • Informative speaking
  • Understanding principles of persuasive speaking
  • Using persuasive strategies
  • Speaking on special occasions
  • Speaking in small groups.