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Public Speaking

This text offers an assortment of virtual tools to help users improve their public speaking skills. A variety of speech professionals who are dedicated to providing free and low cost instructional materials contributed their original work.

CommunicationSocial Sciences
Author
The Public Speaking Project
Publisher
Millersville University
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY-NC-ND
Language
EN
Category
Basic Sciences
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Contents· 156 sections
  1. 01: Introduction to Public Speaking
  2. 1.01: Introduction
  3. 1.02: Benefits of Public Speaking
  4. 1.03: Model of Communication
  5. 1.04: Elements of the Communication Process
  6. 1.05: Types of Speeches and Speaking Occasions
  7. 1.06: Speaking Competencies
  8. 1.07: Review Questions
  9. 1.08: Glossary
  10. 02: Origins of Public Speaking
  11. 2.01: Introduction
  12. 2.02: Ancient Greece
  13. 2.03: The Roman Republic
  14. 2.04: The Middle Ages
  15. 2.05: The Renaissance
  16. 2.06: The Modern Period
  17. 2.07: Conclusion
  18. 2.08: Activities and Glossary
  19. 03: Ethics in Public Speaking
  20. 3.01: Introduction
  21. 3.02: Defining Ethics
  22. 3.03: Ethical Speaking
  23. 3.04: Ethical Listening
  24. 3.05: Conclusion
  25. 3.06: Activities and Glossary
  26. 04: Listening Effectively
  27. 4.01: Introduction
  28. 4.02: Hearing versus Listening
  29. 4.03: The Value of Listening
  30. 4.04: The Three A's of Active Listening
  31. 4.05: Barriers to Effective Listening
  32. 4.06: Strategies to Enhance Listening
  33. 4.07: Providing Feedback to Speakers
  34. 4.08: Encouraging Effective Listening
  35. 4.09: Conclusion
  36. 4.10: Activities and Glossary
  37. 05: Audience Analysis
  38. 5.01: Introduction
  39. 5.02: Approches to Audience Analysis
  40. 5.03: Categories of Audience Analysis
  41. 5.04: Conclusion
  42. 5.05: Activities and Glossary
  43. 06: Critical Thinking and Reasoning
  44. 6.01: Introduction
  45. 6.02: Critical Thinking Traits and Skills
  46. 6.03: Logic and the Role of Arguments
  47. 6.04: Understanding Fallacies
  48. 6.05: Formal Fallacies
  49. 6.06: Informal Fallacies
  50. 6.07: Conclusion
  51. 6.08: Activities and Glossary
  52. 07: Supporting Your Ideas
  53. 7.01: Introduction
  54. 7.02: Personal and Professional Knowledge
  55. 7.03: Library Resources
  56. 7.04: Internet Resources
  57. 7.05: Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
  58. 7.06: Conclusion
  59. 7.07: Activities and Glossary
  60. 08: Organizing and Outlining
  61. 8.01: Introduction
  62. 8.02: The Topic Purpose and Thesis
  63. 8.03: Organizational Styles
  64. 8.04: Connecting Your Main Points
  65. 8.05: Outlining Your Speech
  66. 8.06: Conclusion
  67. 8.07: Activities and Glossary
  68. 09: Introductions and Conclusions
  69. 9.01: Introduction
  70. 9.02: Functions of Introductions
  71. 9.03: Attention-Getting Strategies
  72. 9.04: Preparing the Introduction
  73. 9.05: Functions of Conclusions
  74. 9.06: Composing the Conclusion
  75. 9.07: Conclusion
  76. 9.08: Activities and Glossary
  77. 10: Using Language Well
  78. 10.01: Introduction
  79. 10.02: Constructing Clear and Vivid Messages
  80. 10.03: Using Stylized Language
  81. 10.04: The Importance of Ethical and Accurate Language
  82. 10.05: Avoiding Language Pitfalls
  83. 10.06: Conclusion
  84. 10.07: Activities and Glossary
  85. 11: Speaking with Confidence
  86. 11.01: Introduction
  87. 11.02: Classifying Communication Apprehension (CA)
  88. 11.03: Frames of Reference
  89. 11.04: Cognitive Restructuring (CR)
  90. 11.05: Techniques for Building Confidence
  91. 11.06: Conclusion
  92. 11.07: Activities and Glossary
  93. 12: Delivering Your Speech
  94. 12.01: Introduction
  95. 12.02: Methods of Delivery
  96. 12.03: Vocal Aspects of Delivery
  97. 12.04: Nonverbal Aspects of Delivery
  98. 12.05: Mastering the Location
  99. 12.06: Preparation Practice and Delivery
  100. 12.07: Conclusion
  101. 12.08: Activities and Glossary
  102. 13: Visual Aids
  103. 13.01: Introduction
  104. 13.02: Effective Visual Aids
  105. 13.03: Types of Visual Aids
  106. 13.04: Design Principles
  107. 13.05: Implementation
  108. 13.06: Conclusion
  109. 13.07: Activities and Glossary
  110. 14: Speaking to a Global Audience
  111. 14.01: Introduction
  112. 14.02: Reasons to Adopt a Global Perspective
  113. 14.03: Sensitivity and Respect
  114. 14.04: Understanding a Diverse Audience
  115. 14.05: Selecting Supporting Materials
  116. 14.06: Speech Organization
  117. 14.07: Appropriate Verbal Expression
  118. 14.08: Effective Nonverbal Expression
  119. 14.09: Constructing Visual Aids
  120. 14.10: Conclusion
  121. 14.11: Activities and Glossary
  122. 15: Informative Speaking
  123. 15.01: Introduction
  124. 15.02: Functions of Informative Speeches
  125. 15.03: Role of Speaker
  126. 15.04: Types of Informative Speeches
  127. 15.05: Developing Informative Speeches
  128. 15.06: Conclusion
  129. 15.07: Activities and Glossary
  130. 16: Persuasive Speaking
  131. 16.01: Introduction
  132. 16.02: What is Persuasive Speaking
  133. 16.03: Functions of Persuasive Speeches
  134. 16.04: Types of Persuasive Speeches
  135. 16.05: Choosing a Persuasive Speech Topic
  136. 16.06: Approaching Audiences
  137. 16.07: Persuasive Strategies
  138. 16.08: Organizing Persuasive Messages
  139. 16.09: Conclusion
  140. 16.10: Activities and Glossary
  141. 16.A: Appendix A- Persuasive Speech Topic Ideas
  142. 17: Special Occasion Speaking
  143. 17.01: Introduction
  144. 17.02: Background of Special Occasion Speaking
  145. 17.03: Types of Special Occasion Speeches
  146. 17.04: General Guidelines for Special Occasion Speeches
  147. 17.05: Conclusion
  148. 17.06: Activities and Glossary
  149. 18: Group Presentations
  150. 18.01: Introduction to Group Presentations
  151. 18.02: Communicating about group interaction
  152. 18.03: Preparing all Parts of the Assignment
  153. 18.04: Organizing for Your Audience
  154. 18.05: Delivering Your Presentation as One
  155. 18.06: Conclusion
  156. 18.07: Activities and Glossary