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The challenge of effective speaking / Rudolph F. Verderber, Kathleen S. Verderber.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2003.Edition: 12th edDescription: xxi, 374 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)ISBN:
  • 0534563856
  • 0534563872
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PN4129.15 .V58
Contents:
Introduction to public speaking -- Overcoming nervousness through effective speech planning -- Effective listening -- Determining a speech goal that meets audience needs -- Adapting to audiences -- Researching information for your speech -- Organizing and outlining the speech body -- Organizing the introduction and the conclusion and completing the outline -- Creating and using visual aids -- Practicing speech wording -- Practicing delivery -- Principles and practices of informative speaking -- Principles of persuasive speaking -- Practicing persuasive speaking skills -- Adapting to special occasions -- Increasing the effectiveness of problem-solving discussions.
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Includes Index

Introduction to public speaking --
Overcoming nervousness through effective speech planning --
Effective listening --
Determining a speech goal that meets audience needs --
Adapting to audiences --
Researching information for your speech --
Organizing and outlining the speech body --
Organizing the introduction and the conclusion and completing the outline --
Creating and using visual aids --
Practicing speech wording --
Practicing delivery --
Principles and practices of informative speaking --
Principles of persuasive speaking --
Practicing persuasive speaking skills --
Adapting to special occasions --
Increasing the effectiveness of problem-solving discussions.

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