Public Speaking with VideoLab CD

Part I: The Foundations of Public Speaking

1.      Public Speaking and You



Public Speaking? Why Me?

Public Speaking and Communication

Ethical Public Speaking



2.      Managing Your Fear of Speaking



A Confession

Understanding Communication Anxiety

Controlling Communication Anxiety



3.      Your First Speech



Planning Your First Speech

Managing the Impressions You Make

Introducing Yourself or a Classmate



4.      Becoming a Better Listener



The Benefits of Listening Effectively

The Process of Listening

Overcoming Barriers to Effective Listening

Developing Critical Listening Skills

Evaluating Speeches

Ethical Responsibilities of a Listener



Part II: Preparation for Public Speaking

5.      Adapting to Your Audience and Situation



Adapting to Audience Dynamics

Adjusting to Audience Demographics

Meeting the Challenges of Audience Diversity

Adjusting to the Communication Situation



6.      Finding Your Topic



What Is a Good Topic?

The Process of Finding a Good Topic

Discovering Your Topic

Exploring Your Topic Area

Refining Your Topic

An Overview of the Topic Selection Process

Testing Your Topic Selection: An Application



7.      Researching Your Topic



Acquiring Responsible Knowledge

Evaluating Research Methods

Conducting Strategic Research

Interviewing for Information

Taking Notes on Your Research



8.      Supporting Your Ideas



Facts and Statistics

Testimony

Examples

Narratives

Three Techniques for Using Supporting Materials

Deciding What Support Material You Should Use



9.      Structuring Your Speech



Principles of Good Form

Structuring the Body of Your Speech

Using Transitions

Introducing Your Message

Developing an Effective Conclusion



10.   Outlining Your Speech



Developing a Working Outline

Developing a Formal Outline

Developing a Key Word Outline

Part III:  Developing Presentation Skills



11.  Presentation Aids



The Pros and Cons of Presentation Aids

Types of Presentation Aids

Presentation Media

Preparing Presentation Aids

Using Presentation Aids

Ethical Considerations for Using Presentation Aids



12.  Using Language Effectively



The Power of the Spoken Word

The Six C’s of Language Use

Magnifying the Power of Language



13.  Presenting Your Speech



The Goal of Integrated Communication

Developing Your Voice

Developing Your Body Language

Developing Versatility in Presentation

Developing Flexibility in Special Situations

Practicing for Presentation



Part IV. Types of Public Speaking

14.  Informative Speaking



Functions of Informative Speaking

Types of Informative Speeches

Helping Listeners Learn

Speech Designs

Rising to the Challenge of Informative Speech



15.  Persuasive Speaking



The Nature of Persuasive Speaking

The Process of Persuasion

The Challenges of Persuasion



16.  Building Powerful Arguments



Developing Evidence and Proofs

Patterns of Reasoning

Designs for Persuasive Speaking

Avoiding Defective Persuasion



17.  Ceremonial Speaking



Techniques of Ceremonial Speaking

Types of Ceremonial Speeches

Narrative Design

And in Conclusion







Appendix A: Communicating in Small Groups

Appendix B: Speeches for Analysis
Glossary

Index