Publication NameArt of Public Speaking with Connect Lucas
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2008
SubjectPublic Speaking
TypeTextbook
AuthorStephen E. Lucas
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback / Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight30.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number10
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentPart One: Speaking and Listening Chapter 1: Speaking in Public Chapter 2: Ethics and Public Speaking Chapter 3: Listening Appendix: Giving Your First Speech Part Two: Speech Preparation: Getting Started Chapter 4: Selecting a Topic and Purpose Chapter 5: Analyzing the Audience Chapter 6: Gathering Materials Chapter 7: Supporting Your Ideas Part Three: Speech Preparation: Organizing & Outlining Chapter 8: Organizing the Body of the Speech Chapter 9: Beginning and Ending the Speech Chapter 10: Outlining the Speech Part Four: Presenting the Speech Chapter 11: Using Language Chapter 12: Delivery Chapter 13: Visual Aids Appendix: Using PowerPoint Part Five: Varieties of Public Speaking Chapter 14: Speaking to Inform Chapter 15: Speaking to Persuade Chapter 16: Methods of Persuasion Chapter 17: Speaking on Special Occasions Chapter 18: Speaking in Small Groups Appendix: Speeches for Analysis and Discussion
SynopsisBy far the leading speech textbook of our time, "The Art of Public Speaking" has defined the art of being the best for more than 10 million students and instructors. Whether a novice or an experienced speaker, every student will learn how to be a better public speaker through Lucas' clear explanations of classical and contemporary theory and thorough coverage of practical applications.