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Handbook of Public Speaking, A

By Richard Letteri

ISBN-10: 0-205-31965-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-205-31965-7What's this?

Published by Allyn & Bacon

© 2002

Pub. Date: Oct 22, 2001

Format: Paper

Table of Contents



Preface.


Intent of the Handbook.


Design of the Handbook.


Acknowledgements.


1. Research.

Critical Thinking and Listening.

Analyzing Your Audience.

Selecting Your Topic.

Researching Your Topic.

Electronic Research.

Research Sources.

Evaluating Source Credibility.

Principles of Interviewing.



2. Evidence & Arguments.

Modes of Proof.

Types of Evidence.

Forms of Argument.

Argument Strategies.

Argument Fallacies.



3. Visual Aids.

The Purpose of Visual Aids.

Two-Dimensional Aids.

Three-Dimensional Aids.

Media Aids.

Designing Visual Aids.

Using Visual Aids.



4. Organization.

General Speech Structure.

Introductory and Concluding Statements.

Thesis Statement and Preview.

Patterns of Organization.

Types of Transitions.

Principles of Outlining.



5. Types of Speeches.

Principles of Informative Speaking.

Types of Informative Speeches.

Principles of Persuasive Speaking.

Types of Persuasive Speeches.

Principles of Ceremonial Speaking.

Types of Ceremonial Speeches.



6. Style.

Principles of Style.

Grammar, Compensation, and Word Choice.

Revising Your Style.

Oral Citations.

Figures of Speech.



7. Delivery.

Modes of Delivery.

Elements of Vocal Delivery.

Elements of Nonverbal Delivery.

Enhancing Your Memory.

Practicing Your Speech.

Preparing to Speak.

Reducing Speech Anxiety.

Responding to Questions.



Appendix: Student Speeches.

Informative Speeches.

Persuasive Speeches.

Ceremonial Speeches.

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