Speak Up! An Illustrated Guide to Public Speaking

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Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2022-11-09
Publisher(s): Bedford/St. Martin's
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Summary

Speak Up! is a lively but thorough approach to public speaking aimed to support student confidence and successful speeches.

Table of Contents

The Basics of Public Speaking

1. Introducing Public Speaking
2. Developing Your First Speech
3. Speech Ethics
4. Listening Skills

Preparation Fundamentals

5. Audience Analysis
6. Selecting Your Topic
7. Researching Your Speech
8. Using Supporting Materials for Your Speech

Organizing and Outlining

9. Organizing Your Speech
10. Introductions and Conclusions
11. Outlining Your Speech

Language and Delivery

12. Language and Style
13. Delivering Your Speech
14. Using Presentation Aids

Types of Public Speaking

15. Mediated Public Speaking
16. Informative Speaking
17. Persuasive Speaking
18. Methods of Persuasion
19. Special-Occasion Speaking
20. Group Communication
21. Civic Engagement

Appendix A: Speech Choices Outline and Full-Length Speech
Appendix B: Additional Sample Speeches

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