A Concise Public Speaking Handbook

Part 1. Introduction

1.     Speaking in Public

2.     The Speechmaking Process

3.     Ethics and Free Speech

4.     Improving Your Confidence

Part 2. Analyzing an Audience

5.     Listening

6.     Analyzing Your Audience

7.     Adapting to Your Audience

Part 3. Preparing a Speech

8.     Developing Your Speech

9.     Gathering Supporting Material

10. Finding Internet Resources

11.  Supporting Your Speech

Part 4. Crafting a Speech

12.  Organizing Your Speech

13.  Developing an Introduction

14.  Developing a Conclusion

15.  Outlining Your Speech

16.  Using Words Well

Part 5. Delivering a Speech

17.  Methods of Delivery

18.  Effective Delivery

19.  Delivering Your Speech

20.  Selecting Presentation Aids

21.  Using Presentation Aids

22.  Designing Presentation Aids

23.  Using Presentation Software

Part 6. Types of Speeches

24.  Informative Speaking

25.  Persuasive Speaking

26.  Using Persuasive Strategies

27.  Speaking on Special Occasions

28.  Speaking in Small Groups

 

Notes

Glossary

Index