Public Speaking Matters ISE

Kory Floyd is a professor of communication and professor of psychology at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on interpersonal communication in a variety of contexts, with particular focus on how positive communication contributes to well-being. He has written 16 books and more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters on the topics of interpersonal behavior, emotion, nonverbal behavior, and health. He is a former editor of Communication Monographs and Journal of Family Communication, and he is an elected fellow of the International Communication Association. His work has been recognized with the Charles H. Woolbert Award, the Bernard J. Brommel Award, and the Mark L. Knapp Award from the National Communication Association, as well as the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Western States Communication Association and the Early Career Achievement Award from the International Association for Relationship Research. As an educator, he teaches courses on interpersonal communication, communication theory, nonverbal communication, and quantitative research methods. Professor Floyd received his undergraduate degree from Western Washington University, his master’s degree from the University of Washington, and his PhD from the University of Arizona.

PART 1 The Practice of Public Speaking
1              Adapt for Speaking Success
2              Manage Speech Anxiety
3              Practice and Promote Effective Listening
4              Speak Ethically

PART 2 Getting Started with Your Speech
5              Know and Adapt to Your Audience
6              Determine Your Purposes and Select a Topic

PART 3 Supporting Your Speech
7              Locate Supporting Materials
8              Evaluate Supporting Materials
9              Cite Sources in Your Speech

PART 4 Organizing and Developing Your Speech
10           Outline Your Speech
11           Organize the Body of Your Speech
12           Introduce and Conclude Your Speech
13           Use Language Expertly

PART 5 Forms of Speeches
14           Speak to Inform
15           Speak to Persuade
16           Practice Persuasiveness
17           Speak in Small Groups
18           Speak on the Job
19           Speak on Special Occasions

PART 6 Presenting Your Speech
20           Choose and Rehearse a Method of Delivery
21           Use Your Body and Voice Effectively
22           Use Presentation Aids Effectively

APPENDIX: SAMPLE SPEECHES
GLOSSARY 
INDEX