Public Speaking Handbook

by Beebe, Steven A.; Beebe, Susan J.

• ISBN13: 9780205648351
• ISBN10: 0205648355
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2008-12-28
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Adapted from the authors'top-selling public speaking book,Public Speaking Handbookprovides a unique, audience-centered approach in a reader-friendly reference format, allowing quick and easy access to key information. Public Speaking Handbookbrings theory and practice together in an understandable and applicable manner. Its distinctive and popular audience-centered approach emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point in preparing and delivering a speech. This public speaking model serves as a foundation as the book guides readers through the step-by-step process of public speaking, focusing their attention on the importance and dynamics of diverse audiences.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Public Speaking

Why Study Public Speaking?

Public Speaking and Conversation

The Communication Process

The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking

Public Speaking and Diversity

Speaking with Confidence

Understand Your Nervousness

Build Your Confidence

Previewing the Audience-Centered Speechmaking Process

An Audience-Centered Speechmaking Model

Consider Your Audience

Select and Narrow Your Topic

Determine Your Purpose

Develop Your Central Idea

Generate the Main Ideas

Gather Supporting Material

Organize Your Speech

Rehearse Your Speech

Deliver Your Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Ethics

Free Speech

Speaking Freely

Speaking Ethically

Listening Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Barriers to Effective Listening

How to Become a Better Listener

Improving Your Note-Taking Skills

Listening and Critical Thinking

Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Becoming an Audience-Centered Speaker &nb

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