Public Speaking

by Osborn, Michael; Osborn, Suzanne

• ISBN13: 9780205564095
• ISBN10: 0205564097
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Centered around three core objectives--preparing students for civic life, respecting the diversity of the audience, and sensitizing students to the ethical impact of their words--Public Speaking offers both practical advice for public speaking and an understanding of why such advice works.The Seventh Edition introduces two models of oral communication--the Mechanical Model, which addresses the physical and technical constraints that shape communication, and the Identification Model, which points out the ethical consequences of oral communication.These concepts are brought to life through examples from real, student, and professional speeches; Discussion and Application exercises at the end of each chapter; and a variety of boxed features throughout the text.

Table of Contents

The Foundations of Public Speaking

Public Speaking and You

Managing Your Fear of Speaking

Your First Speech

Becoming a Better Listener

Preparation for Public Speaking

Adapting to Your Audience and Situation

Finding Your Topic

Researching Your Topic

Supporting Your Ideas

Structuring Your Speech

Outlining Your Speech

Developing Presentation Skills

Presentation Aids

Using Language Effectively

Presenting Your Speech

Types of Public Speaking

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Building Powerful Arguments

Ceremonial Speaking

Appendices

Communicating In Small Groups

Speeches For Analysis

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