Public Speaking: Choices and Responsibility

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Contents
Preface
Part1: Fundamentals of Good Speaking
	Chapter 1: Public Speaking
		Introduction: Why Learn Public Speaking?
		Speech Is Powerful
		Public Speaking Across Cultures
		The Communication Process
		Speakers Make Choices
		The Speaking Process: Preparing and Performing
		Thinking Through Your Choices
		Creating Your First Speech
		Giving Your First Speech
		Making Responsible Choices
	Chapter 2: Speaking for the Common Good: The Ethics of the Responsible Speaker
		Introduction: Why Civility Matters in Public Speaking
		Civility Breakdowns in Public Speaking
		Fake News?
		Seven Principles of Civil Public Speaking
		How to Avoid Plagiarism
		How to Create a Civil and Ethical Speech
		Avoiding Fallacies and Prejudicial Appeals
	Chapter 3: Understanding Audiences and Publics
		Introduction: Those People Sitting in Front of You
		Audience Analysis
		The Literal Audience
		The Rhetorical Audience
		Types of Rhetorical Audiences
		Adapting Your Speech to Your Audience
		Two Views of the Audience: Marketing vs. Engagement
		The Audience and the Public
		Your Ethical Responsibilities to Your Audience
	Chapter 4: Becoming a Skilled Listener
		Introduction: Public Hearing and Listening
		Types of Listening
		The Ethics of Listening
		Obstacles to Good Listening
		Taking Good Notes
		Giving Constructive and Useful Feedback
Part 2: Creating a Great Speech
	Chapter 5: Topic and Purpose
		Introduction: Picking a Topic and Defining Your Purpose
		A Strategy for Picking a Topic
		Finding a Topic Among Your Interests
		How to Focus Your Topic for Your Audience
		Speaking Purposes and Speaking Situations
		The Thesis Statement: Putting Your Topic and Purpose into Words
	Chapter 6: Research
		Introduction: Becoming an Expert
		Researching Responsibly
		The Research Process
		How to Conduct an Online Search
		Gathering Your Materials
		Reading Your Materials and Taking Notes
		Evaluating Sources
		Revising Your Claims
		Organizing Your Research Information
		Choosing the Sources for Your Speech
		Citing Your Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
		Getting Help from a Research Expert
	Chapter 7: Organization
		Introduction: Getting Organized
		The Basic Three-Part Structure
		The Introduction
		The Body
		The Conclusion
		Patterns of Organization
		Monroe\'s Motivated Sequence
		Arranging Your Supporting Materials
		Outlining
Part 3: Presenting a Great Speech
	Chapter 8: Verbal Style
		Introduction: What Is Verbal Style, and Why Does It Matter?
		Characteristics of Effective Style
		Classifying Verbal Style: Figures and Tropes
		Figures
		Tropes
		Matching the Style to the Topic and the Occasion
	Chapter 9: Delivery
		Introduction: Deliver the Goods
		Speaking or Talking?
		Creating Focus and Energy from Your Anxiety
		Types of Preparation and Delivery
		Types of Speaking Aids
		Using Your Voice Effectively
		Using Your Body Effectively
		Language and Discrimination
		How to Practice Delivering Your Speech
		Answering Questions from the Audience
		Group Presentations
	Chapter 10: Using Technology for Presentations
		Introduction: Technology for Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas
		Comparing Online and In-Person Presentations
		Technology Considerations for Online Presentations
		Preparing Your Screen Environment
		Preparing to Present Online
		Why Use Presentation Aids?
		Principles for Integrating Presentation Aids
		Visual Elements
		Paper Media
		Presentation Software
		Delivering Your Speech with Presentation Aids
Part 4: Kinds of Speeches
	Chapter 11: Informative Speaking
		Introduction: Telling It Like It Is
		Approaches to Informative Speaking
		Responsibilities of the Informative Speaker
		Topics for Informative Speeches
		Techniques of Informative Speaking
		Choices That Make Information Effective
	Chapter 12: Being Persuasive
		Introduction: Giving the Audience Proofs
		Ethos: Why Audiences Should Believe You
		Pathos: The Framework of Feelings
		Logos: Who Needs an Argument?
		Making Connections: The Process of Reasoning
		Types of Arguments
		When Reasons Go Bad
		What About the Other Side? Dealing with Counterarguments
	Chapter 13: Special Types of Speeches and Presentations
		Introduction: Adapting Your Skills to New Challenges
		Speeches at Life Transitions
		Speeches at Ceremonies
		Expanding Your Speaking Opportunities
Appendix 1: Sample Speeches
Appendix 2: Sample Outlines
Endnotes
Glossary
Index