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Public Speaking Matters: 2026 Release ISE

1265059276 · 9781265059279
Kory Floyd presents a balance of theory and application in Public Speaking Matters, providing opportunities for students to put into practice what they just read. Public Speaking Matters teaches students that adapting to the context of the speech - i… Read More
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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

Kory Floyd presents a balance of theory and application in Public Speaking Matters, providing opportunities for students to put into practice what they just read. Public Speaking Matters teaches students that adapting to the context of the speech - including the cultural backgrounds of their listeners, the ethical challenges of informing and persuading, and ever-changing technology - is crucial to public speaking success. Students will learn the essential skills of speech crafting, delivery, and media proficiency required to help them become successful and confident speakers in the classroom, the community, and the workplace.
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