TY - BOOK AU - O'Hair,Dan AU - Rubenstein,Hannah AU - Stewart,Robert A. TI - A pocket guide to public speaking SN - 0312400780 AV - PN4129.15 .O37 2004 U1 - 808.5/1 22 PY - 2004/// CY - Boston PB - Bedford/St. Martin's KW - Public speaking N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-262) and index; Contents: Part 1:Getting started: Becoming a public speaker -- Ethical public speaking -- Listeners and speakers -- Types of speeches -- From A to Z: Overview of a speech -- Managing speech anxiety -- Part 2: Development: Analyzing the audience -- Selecting a topic and purpose -- Developing supporting material -- Locating supporting material -- Doing effective internet research -- Part 3: Organization: Organizing main and supporting points -- Selecting an organizational pattern --Using outline formats -- Part 4: Starting, finishing, and styling: Developing the introduction and conclusion -- Using language -- Part 5:Delivery: Choosing a method of delivery -- Controlling the voice -- Using the body -- Part 6: Presentation aids: Types of presentation aids -- Designing presentation aids -- A brief guide to Microsoft Power Point -- Part 7: Types of speeches: Informative speaking -- Persuasive speaking -- Speaking on special occasions -- Part 8: The classroom and beyond: Typical classroom presentation formats -- Science and mathematics courses -- Technical courses -- Social science courses -- Arts and humanities courses -- Education courses -- Business courses -- Communicating in groups -- Business and professional presentations --Citation guidelines -- Question-and-answer sessions -- Preparing for mediated communication -- Tips for non-native speakers of English ER -