DeVito, Joseph A.,  1938- <br/><br/>
Essential elements of public speaking / 
Joseph A. DeVito 
 - Fifth edition. 
 - xx, 340 pages :  colored illustrations ;  26 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-322) and index. 
<br/><br/>Fundamentals of public speaking -- Preparing and presenting public speeches -- Preparing and presenting a public speech -- (steps 1/10, in brief) -- Select your topic, purposes, and thesis (step 1) -- Analyze and adapt to your audience (step 2) -- Research your speech (step 3) -- Collect supporting materials and presentation aids (step 4) -- Organize your speech (steps 5, 6, and 7) -- Word your speech (step 8) -- Rehearse and present your speech (steps 9 and 10) -- Types of speeches -- Informing your audience -- Persuading your audience -- Speaking on special occasions. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780205946280 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013035653 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Public speaking.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN4129.15 D429P 2015