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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