Principles of Public Speaking

Now in its 21st edition, this introductory public speaking textbook encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to build community in today's diverse world.

List of contents

1. The Need for Public Speaking 2. Different Perspectives 3. Speech Anxiety 4. Understanding 5. Audience Analysis 6. Finding and Using Supporting Materials 7. Generating Ideas 8. Organizing and Outlining 9. Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions 10. Language 11. Delivery and Practice 12. Visual Media 13. Speeches to Inform 14. Speeches to Persuade 15. Diversifying Speeches

About the author

Dakota Horn is the Director of the Oral Communication Program and the Presentation Assistance Center at Bradley University, USA.

Summary

Now in its 21st edition, this introductory public speaking textbook encourages the reader to see public speaking as a way to build community in today’s diverse world.

Product details

• Authors: Dakota Horn, Dakota (Bradley University Horn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.04.2024
• EAN: 9781032540528
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3254052-8
• No. of pages: 234
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, Communication Studies, Public speaking guides, Speaking in public: advice and guides