Formerly CIP.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. The Practice of Public Speaking Chapter 1. Adapt Your Voice Chapter 2. Manage Speech Anxiety Chapter 3. Practice Effective Listening Chapter 4. Speak Ethically Part 2. Getting Started with Your Speech Chapter 5. Know and Adapt to Your Audience Chapter 6. Select a Topic and Purpose Part 3. Supporting Your Speech Chapter 7. Locate Supporting Materials Chapter 8. Select and Evaluate Supporting Materials Chapter 9. Cite Sources in Your Speech Part 4. Organizing and Developing Your Speech Chapter 10. Outline Your Speech Chapter 11. Organize the Body of Your Speech Chapter 12. Introduce and Conclude Your Speech Chapter 13. Use Language Successfully Part 5. Forms of Speeches Chapter 14. Speak to Inform Chapter 15. Speak to Persuade Chapter 16. Practice Persuasiveness Chapter 17. Speak in Small Groups Chapter 18. Speak on the Job Chapter 19. Speak on Special Occasions Part 6. Presenting Your Speech Chapter 20. Choose a Form of Delivery Chapter 21. Use Your Body and Voice Effectively Chapter 22. Use Presentation Aids Effectively Appendix: The Art of Speechcrafting Appendix: Sample Speeches

Teaches diverse student population that adapting to the situation is crucial to speaking success across all segments of their lives. This book helps students learn that adaptability does not mean changing their messages to suit what they believe the audience wants to hear.