Principles of public speaking / Kathleen M. German ... [et al.]. - 16th ed. - Boston : Pearson Allyn & Bacon, c2007. - xxi, 298 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. 1. Public Speaking and Critical Listening. Chapter I. Studying Public Speaking in Higher Education. Chapter 2. Getting Started. Chapter 3. Critical Listening. Chapter 4. Public Speaking and Cultural Life. - Pt. 2. Planning and Preparing Your Speech. Chapter 5. Understanding Your Audience. Chapter 6. Finding and Using Supporting Materials. Chapter 7. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech. Chapter 8. Beginning and Ending Your Speech. - Pt. 3. Presenting Your Speech. Chapter 9. Wording Your Speech. Chapter 10. Delivering Your Speech. Chapter 11. Using Visual Aids. - Pt. 4. Types of Public Speaking. Chapter 12. Speeches to Inform. Chapter I3. Speeches to Persuade. Chapter 14. Argumentation and Critical Thining. Chapter 15. Speaking in Community Settings. Chapter 16. Group-Based Speeches.

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