The Essential Elements of Public Speaking

The Essential Elements of Public Speakingis a concise, manageable exploration of the essential principles of public speaking, making a clear link between theory and practice.   Listening; Speech Criticism; Selecting a Speech Topic, Purpose and Thesis; Audience Analysis; Using Supporting Materials and Visual Aids; Organizing, Wording and Delivering Speeches; Informing and Persuading Audiences; Special Occasion Speeches; and Presenting the Group’s Thinking.   Introductory Public Speaking