The Speechmaking Process

Each chapter concludes with “Summary,” “Learning Projects,” and “Notes.”

1.Public Speaking and Communication.


The Importance of Public Speaking in Society.



The Communication Process.



Speaker Integrity.



Speaking with Confidence.



2.Language Habits.


Importance.



Language and Critical Thinking.



Meaning Management.



Colorful Language.



Appropriateness.



3.Critical Listening.


How Listening Works.



Listening Improvement Areas.



Critical Thinking and Listening.



Speaker Responsibilities.



4.Audience Considerations.


Considering the Setting.



Demographics.



Values.



Topic Orientation.



Stimulation Effects.



Patterns of Audience Interaction.



5.Preparing and Researching the Speech.


Selecting a Topic.



Stating Your Purpose and Central Idea.



Gathering Materials.



Forms of Support.



6.Organizing the Speech.


Organizing the Body of the Speech.



Planning the Introduction.



Planning the Conclusion.



7.Outlining the Speech.


Where to Start.



Outlining Principles.



The Complete Outline.



The Speaking Outline.



Exemplar: Outline Development.



8.Delivering the Speech.


Effective Delivery.



Types of Delivery.



The Nature of Nonverbals.



Body Action Communication (Kinesics).



Voice and Articulation (Paralanguage).



Related Nonverbal Behaviors.



9.Using Audio-Visual Aids.


Classifying Audiovisual Aids.



Representational Aids.



Demonstrations.



Experiential Presentations.



Using Electronic Assistance.



10.Speeches to Inform.


Types of Informative Speeches.



Learning Principles.



Clarity and Interest.



Organizing Effectively.



Sample Speech.



11.Speeches to Persuade.


Types of Persuasive Speeches.



The Nature of Persuasion.



Routes to Effective Persuasion.



Organizing the Persuasive Speech.



12.Logical Reasoning and Argument.


Cognitive Persuasion.



Forms of Reasoning.



Elements of Argument.



Critical Thinking Errors.



13.Unique Formats and Occasions.


Audience Participation Occasions.



Speaking with Humor.



Introductions and Special Occasions.



14.Speaking in Group Settings.


The Nature of Meetings and Groups.



Contemporary Forms of Discussion.



Group Problem Solving and Decision Making.



Leadership Communication.



Appendix A: Researching Through the Internet.


Appendix B: Speech Topic Locator.