Essential elements of public speaking - DeVito, Joseph A., 1938- (Boston : Pearson Education, 2015)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-322) and index.
Keywords: Public speaking