Part One: Foundations of Effective Communication Chapter 1. Introduction to Public Speaking
Chapter 2. Controlling Nervousness
Chapter 3. ListeningPart Two: Developing a Focus Chapter 4. Reaching the Audience
Chapter 5. Selecting Topic, Purpose, and Central Idea
Part Three: Preparing Content Chapter 6. Finding Information
Chapter 7. Using Information Wisely and Ethically
Chapter 8. Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 9. Visual Aids
Part Four: Organizing the Speech Chapter 10. The Body of the Speech
Chapter 11. Introductions and Conclusions
Chapter 12. Outlining the Speech Part Five: Presenting the Speech Chapter 13. Wording the Speech
Chapter 14. Delivering the Speech
Part Six: Types of Public Speaking Chapter 15. Speaking to Inform
Chapter 16. Speaking to Persuade
Chapter 17. Persuasive Strategies
Chapter 18. Special Types of Speeches
Chapter 19. Speaking in Groups
Appendix: Sample Speeches
Glossary
Notes
Index |