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The art of public speaking / Stephen E. Lucas.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Random House, c1986.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xv, 416 p. : ill. ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • microform
Carrier type:
  • microfiche
ISBN:
  • 039434636X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.5/1 19
LOC classification:
  • PN4121 . L933a 1986
Contents:
Contenidos: Part One: Speaking & Listening Speaking in Public – Addresses anxiety, purpose, and benefits Ethics and Public Speaking – Covers honesty, plagiarism, crediting sources Listening – Differentiates types; emphasizes effective listening Appendix: Giving Your First Speech Part Two: Speech Preparation – Getting Started Selecting a Topic and a Purpose – Guides topic selection and goals Analyzing the Audience – Demographic, psychological, situational factors Gathering Materials – Research methods and source reliability Supporting Your Ideas – Examples, stats, narratives, expert quotes Part Three: Speech Preparation – Organizing & Outlining Organizing the Body of the Speech – Structuring main ideas and transitions Beginning and Ending the Speech – Crafting strong intros and conclusions Outlining the Speech – Preparation and delivery outlines Part Four: Presenting the Speech Using Language – Clarity, precision, vividness, rhetorical framing Delivery – Vocal variety, body language, managing nerves Using Visual Aids – Designing and integrating visuals (PPT, posters, props) Appendix (in some editions): Using PowerPoint Part Five: Varieties of Public Speaking Speaking to Inform – Organizing informative presentations Speaking to Persuade – Persuasive goals and structuring Methods of Persuasion – Ethos, logos, pathos, reasoning strategies Speaking on Special Occasions – Toasts, eulogies, introductions Speaking in Small Groups – (Added in 9th–11th editions) dynamics and roles Appendix: Speeches for Analysis & Discussion – classic speech texts for critique and practice
Summary: The Art of Public Speaking is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of effective public speaking. It is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their speaking skills. The book covers every stage of the speech-making process—from topic selection and research to delivery and audience analysis—emphasizing both preparation and performance.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Automatización y Procesos Técnicos Automatización y Procesos Técnicos (1er. Piso) PN4121 . L933a 1986 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000193380

Includes bibliographies and index.

Contenidos: Part One: Speaking & Listening
Speaking in Public – Addresses anxiety, purpose, and benefits

Ethics and Public Speaking – Covers honesty, plagiarism, crediting sources

Listening – Differentiates types; emphasizes effective listening

Appendix: Giving Your First Speech

Part Two: Speech Preparation – Getting Started
Selecting a Topic and a Purpose – Guides topic selection and goals

Analyzing the Audience – Demographic, psychological, situational factors

Gathering Materials – Research methods and source reliability

Supporting Your Ideas – Examples, stats, narratives, expert quotes

Part Three: Speech Preparation – Organizing & Outlining
Organizing the Body of the Speech – Structuring main ideas and transitions

Beginning and Ending the Speech – Crafting strong intros and conclusions

Outlining the Speech – Preparation and delivery outlines

Part Four: Presenting the Speech
Using Language – Clarity, precision, vividness, rhetorical framing

Delivery – Vocal variety, body language, managing nerves

Using Visual Aids – Designing and integrating visuals (PPT, posters, props)

Appendix (in some editions): Using PowerPoint

Part Five: Varieties of Public Speaking
Speaking to Inform – Organizing informative presentations

Speaking to Persuade – Persuasive goals and structuring

Methods of Persuasion – Ethos, logos, pathos, reasoning strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions – Toasts, eulogies, introductions

Speaking in Small Groups – (Added in 9th–11th editions) dynamics and roles

Appendix: Speeches for Analysis & Discussion – classic speech texts for critique and practice

The Art of Public Speaking is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of effective public speaking. It is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their speaking skills. The book covers every stage of the speech-making process—from topic selection and research to delivery and audience analysis—emphasizing both preparation and performance.

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