The elements of public speaking - DeVito, Joseph A. 1938- (New York Longman, 1997)
Table of Contents: Speeches & Outlines. Preface. Part One. Elements of Public Speaking: Unit 1. The Nature of Public Speaking -- Unit 2. Preparing a Public Speech: An Overview -- Unit 3. From Apprehension to Confidence -- Unit 4. Listening -- Unit 5. Speech Criticism in the Classroom -- Part Two. Elements of Subjects and Audiences: Unit 6. Topic, Purpose, and Thesis -- Unit 7. Research -- Unit 8. Amplifying Materials -- Unit 9. Audiovisual Aids -- Unit 10. The Audience: Sociological Analysis and Adaptation -- Unit 11. The Audience: Psychological Analysis and Adaptation -- Part Three. Elements of Organization: Unit 12. The Body of the Speech -- Unit 13. Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions -- Unit 14. Outlining the Speech -- Part Four. Elements of Style and Delivery: Unit 15. Characteristics of Style -- Unit 16. Effective Style in Public Speaking -- Unit 17. Characteristics of Delivery -- Unit 18. Effective Speech Delivery -- Part Five. Elements of Public Speeches: Unit 19. The Informative Speech -- Unit 20. The Persuasive Speech -- Unit 21. Developing Arguments -- Unit 22. Motivating Behavior -- Unit 23. Speaker Credibility -- Unit 24. The Special Occasion Speech -- Unit 25. Speaking in Small Groups -- Appendix: Sample Speeches with Critical Thinking Questions. -- Bibliography. Credits. Index.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 466-471) and index.
Keywords: Public speaking