An Introduction to Public Speaking | |
Why Study Public Speaking? | |
Definitions of Communication | |
Levels of Communication | |
Elements of Communication | |
The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker | |
Summary Exercises | |
The Ethics of Public Speaking | |
Definition of Ethics | |
Principles of Ethics | |
Ethical Speaking | |
Ethical Listening | |
Fair Use Guidelines | |
Plagiarism | |
Summary Exercises | |
Speaking Confidently | |
Recognize That Speaker Nervousness Is Normal | |
Control Speaker Nervousness | |
Learn How to Build Speaker Confidence | |
Prepare Your First Speech | |
Summary Exercises | |
Responding to Speeches | |
The Importance of Listening | |
Listening vs. Hearing | |
The Process of Listening | |
Obstacles to Effective Listening | |
Promoting Better Listening | |
Critiquing Speeches | |
Acting on Criticism | |
Summary Exercises | |
Analyzing Your Audience | |
Recognize the Value of Audience Diversity | |
Analyze Your AudienceBeforethe Speech | |
Analyze Your Audienceduringthe Speech | |
Analyze Your Audienceafterthe Speech Summary | |
Practice Critique: Evaluating a Speakerrsquo;s Audience Analysis Exercises | |
Selecting Your Speech Topic | |
Generate Ideas | |
Focus Your Topic | |
Determine Your General Purpose | |
Formulate Your Specific Purpose | |
Word Your Thesis Statement | |
Develop Your Speech Title | |
Summary | |
Practice Critique: Evaluating Titles Exercises | |
Researching Your Topic | |
Assess Your Personal Knowledge Develop Your Research Plan Collect Your Information Record Your Information Conclude Your Search Summary | |
Practice Critique: Evaluating Research Exercises | |
Supporting Your Speech | |
Purposes of Supporting Materials | |
Types of Supporting Materials | |
Tests of Evidence | |
Evaluating Electronic Information | |
Citing Your Sources | |
Summary | |
Practice Critique: Evaluating Evidence Exercises | |
Organizing the Body of Your Speech. | |
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