Communications

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Chapter 1: Introduction to Public Speaking

  • Learning How to Speak Publicly
  • History of Public Speaking
  • What You Can Accomplish with Public Speaking
  • Elements of Speech Communication
  • Types of Public Speeches

Chapter 2: Public Speaking Ethics

  • Significance of Ethics in Public Speaking
  • Plagiarism

Chapter 3: Preparing the Speech: A Process Outline

  • Components of a Speech
  • Steps of Preparing a Speech

Chapter 4: Building Confidence to Speak

  • Understanding Anxiety
  • Managing Anxiety

Chapter 5: Learning to Listen and Helping Others Do the Same

  • Understanding Listening
  • Stages of Listening
  • Barriers to Listening
  • Enhancing Your Listening
  • Helping Your Audience Listen More
  • Giving and Receiving Criticism

Chapter 6: Choosing a Topic

  • Finding and Selecting a Topic
  • Establishing a Purpose and a Thesis

Chapter 7: Analyzing the Audience

  • The Importance of Audience Analysis
  • Demographic Factors to Consider
  • Contextual Factors to Consider
  • Adapting to Your Audience

Chapter 8: Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence

  • Gathering Evidence: An Overview
  • Library Research
  • Internet Research
  • Interviewing

Chapter 9: Supporting Your Ideas

  • Deploying Supporting Materials
  • Using Examples
  • Using Statistics
  • Using Testimony
  • Using Other Supporting Materials
  • Using Life Experience (Narrative)

Chapter 10: Organizing and Outlining the Speech

  • Principles of Organization
  • Main Points
  • Introduction
  • Conclusion
  • Transitions
  • Outlining

Chapter 11: Wording the Speech

  • Understanding Language
  • Variations in Language
  • Using Language Effectively
  • Deploying Style Effectively
  • Understanding Bias in Language

Chapter 12: Delivering the Speech

  • Methods of Delivery
  • Speaking in the Real World
  • Effective Vocal Delivery
  • Effective Visual Delivery
  • Interaction in Public Speaking
  • Rehearsing the Speech
  • Managing Q&A

Chapter 13: Informative Speaking

  • Introduction to Informative Speaking
  • Effective Informative Speaking

Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking

  • Introduction to Persuasive Speaking
  • Types of Persuasive Speeches
  • Sample Persuasive Speech

Chapter 15: Methods of Persuasive Speaking

  • Getting the Most Out of a Persuasive Speech
  • Credibility Appeals
  • Evidentiary Appeals
  • Logical Appeals
  • Emotional Appeals
  • Motivational Appeals

Chapter 16: Preparing and Using Visual Aids

  • The Value of Sensory Enhancements
  • Types of Sensory Enhancements
  • Preparing Sensory Enhancements
  • Presenting with Sensory Enhancements
  • Using PowerPoint and Alternatives Successfully

Chapter 17: Special Occasions

  • Speeches for Special Occasions

Chapter 18: Speaking in and for Groups

  • Working in Groups
  • Presenting Group Thinking