Concise Public Speaking Handbook, A -- Revel Access Code

About our authors Steven A. Beebe is Regents' and University Distinguished Professor emeritus at Texas State University. He served as Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Texas State for 28 years and concurrently as Associate Dean for 25 years. Steve is the author or co-author of 14 widely used communication books, most of which have been through multiple editions (including Russian and Chinese editions), as well as numerous articles, book chapters and conference presentations. He has been a Visiting Scholar at both Oxford University and Cambridge University in England. He made international headlines when conducting research at Oxford; he discovered a manuscript that was the partial opening chapter of a book that was to be co-authored with J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis called Language and Human Nature. Steve's book, C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication, chronicles Lewis's contributions to communication. He recently received the Scholar of the Year Award from the Religious Communication Association for his C. S. Lewis scholarship. Steve has given lectures and academic presentations in Europe and Asia, and has played a leadership role in establishing new communication curricula in Russian universities. He has received his university's highest awards for research and twice for service, has been recognized as Honors Professor of the year, received the Texas State Everette Swinney Excellence in Teaching Award twice, was designated a Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, and was named Outstanding Communication Professor by the National Speaker's Association. In 2013 he served as President of the National Communication Association. His passions include his family and a lifelong love of music; he is a pianist and organist and a struggling cellist. Susan J. Beebe's professional interests and expertise encompass both oral and written communication. Sue has co-authored 3 books and has published a number of articles and teaching materials in both English and communication studies. She has received the Texas State University Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching and in Service and the College of Liberal Arts Awards for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, in Teaching, and in Service. After serving as Director of Lower-Division Studies in English for 11 years, Sue retired in 2014 from the Department of English at Texas State. An active volunteer in the community of San Marcos, Texas, Sue was the founding coordinator of the San Marcos Volunteers in Public Schools Program and has served on the San Marcos School Board, the Education Foundation Board and the Lifelong Learning Advisory Committee. The Texas Classroom Teachers' Association has honored Sue with the statewide Friend of Education award, and the San Marcos school district has presented her with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Sue enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family.

Part 1: Introduction

Speaking in Public
Improving Your Confidence
Presenting Your First Speech
Ethics and Free Speech

Part 2: Analyzing an Audience

Listening
Analyzing Your Audience
Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak

Part 3: Preparing a Speech

Developing Your Speech
Gathering Supporting Material
Supporting Your Speech

Part 4: Crafting a Speech

Organizing Your Speech
Outlining and Revising Your Speech
Developing an Introduction
Developing a Conclusion
Using Words Well

Part 5: Delivering a Speech

Methods of Delivery
Nonverbal Communication
Verbal Communication
Delivering Your Speech
Selecting Presentation Aids
Developing and Using Presentation Aids

Part 6: Types of Speeches

Informative Speaking
Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking
Using Persuasive Strategies
Speaking on Special Occasions
Speaking in Small Groups
Mediated Public Speaking