Verderber, Rudolph F.

Speak2 / Rudolph F. Verderber, Deanna D. Sellnow, Kathleen S. Verderber. - 2nd Ed. - ix, 294 pages : colored illustrations ; 28 cm,

Includes index.

Part I: OVERVIEW. 1. Foundations of Public Speaking. 2. Your First Speech. 3. Listening and Responding. Part II: SPEECH PLANNING ACTION STEPS. 4. Determining an Appropriate Speech Goal. 5. Adapting to Audiences. 6. Gathering and Evaluating Information. 7. Organizing and Outlining. 8. Introductions and Conclusions. 9. Presentational Aids. 10. Language and Oral Style. 11. Delivery. Part 3: PUBLIC SPEECH PRESENTATION VARIATIONS. 12. Informative Speeches. 13. Persuasive Messages. 14. Persuasive Speeches. 15. Ceremonial Speeches. 16. Group Presentations. Endnotes. Index. Quick Quiz Answers.

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College of Arts and Sciences

9781285077055 (student edition) 1285077059 9781285444093 (instructor edition)

2013947730


Public speaking.

808.51/V58