The art of public speaking /
Stephen E. Lucas.
- 8th edition
- Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2004.
- xxxii, (various pagings) ; col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents;
Part I: Speaking and listening 1. Speaking in public 2. Ethics and public speaking 3. Listening
Part II: Speech preparation: Getting started 4. Selecting a topic and purpose 5. Analyzing the audience 6. Gathering materials 7. Supporting your ideas
Part III: Speech preparation: Organizing and outlining 8. Organizing the body of the speech 9. Beginning and ending the speech 10. Outlining the speech
Part IV: Presenting the speech 11. Using language 12. Delivery 13. Using visual aids
Part V: Varieties of public speaking 14. Speaking to inform 15. Speaking to persuade 16. Methods of persuasion 17. Speaking on special occasions 18. Speaking in small groups