Essentials of Public Speaking

by Weaver II, Richard L.

• ISBN13: 9780205317196
• ISBN10: 0205317197
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Essentials of Public Speaking is brief, but complete. The straightforward approach allows readers to concentrate on preparing and delivering speeches.Strong emphasis on key topics for beginning speakers - overcoming nervousness, finding originality and focus, and establishing credibility. "The Heart of the Matter," appearing in every chapter, highlights information central to critical thinking. Both full and partial sample speeches throughout illustrate speech purpose, organization, composition, and other elements to aid learning.For anyone interested in public speaking.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xii
Preface	xv
Part I The Overall Perspective
Getting Started	1	(15)
The Basics	16	(17)
Listening	33	(15)
Audience Analysis	48	(12)
Part II The Substance of the Speech
Finding Originality and Focus	60	(19)
Discovering Information	79	(26)
Organizing Information	105	(14)
Introduction, Transitions, and Conclusions	119	(19)
Part III Making the Presentation
Credibility	138	(13)
Language	151	(13)
Delivery	164	(20)
Visual Support	184	(14)
Part IV Types of Presentations
Informative Speaking	198	(14)
Persuasive Speaking	212	(27)
Speeches for Special Occasions	239	(18)
Appendices
1 Suggested Topics for Speeches	252	(3)
2 Speech Evaluation Form	255	(2)
Index	257