A Concise Public Speaking Handbook

Part 1. Introduction

1.    Speaking in Public

2.    The Audience-Centered 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.  Supporting Your Speech

 

Part 4. Crafting a Speech

11.  Organizing Your Speech

12.  Developing an Introduction

13.  Developing a Conclusion

14.  Outlining and Editing Your Speech

15.  Using Words Well

 

Part 5. Delivering a Speech

16.  Methods of Delivery

17.  Nonverbal Communication

18.  Verbal Communication

19.  Delivering Your Speech

20.  Selecting Presentation Aids

21.  Designing Presentation Aids

22.  Using Presentation Aids

23.  Using Presentation Software

 

Part 6. Types of Speeches

24.  Informative Speaking

25.  Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

26.  Using Persuasive Strategies

27.  Speaking on Special Occasions

28.  Speaking in Small Groups

 

Notes

Glossary

Index