A Concise Public Speaking Handbook » (2nd Edition)

The Concise Public Speaking Handbook 2e offers the authors’ unique, audience-centered approach in a brief and inexpensive spiral-bound book. The comprehensive coverage of key public speaking topics and skills makes this new offering an ideal option for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills and delivery; and its low cost makes it affordable as well.

1. Speaking in Public

2. The Audience-Centered Speechmaking Process

3. Ethics and Free Speech

4. Improving Your Confidence

Part 2. Analyzing an Audience

5. Listening

6. Analyzing Your Audience

7. Adapting to Your Audience

Part 3. Preparing a Speech

8. Developing Your Speech

9. Gathering Supporting Material

10. Supporting Your Speech

Part 4. Crafting a Speech

11. Organizing Your Speech

12. Developing an Introduction

13. Developing a Conclusion

14. Outlining and Editing Your Speech

15. Using Words Well

Part 5. Delivering a Speech

16. Methods of Delivery

17. Nonverbal Communication

18. Verbal Communication

19. Delivering Your Speech

20. Selecting Presentation Aids

21. Designing Presentation Aids

22. Using Presentation Aids

23. Using Presentation Software

Part 6. Types of Speeches

24. Informative Speaking

25. Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

26. Using Persuasive Strategies

27. Speaking on Special Occasions

28. Speaking in Small Groups

Notes

Glossary

Index