TY - BOOK AU - DeVito,Joseph A. TI - The essential elements of public speaking SN - 0205753698 AV - PN4129.15 .D48 2012 U1 - 808.51 22 PY - 2012///] CY - Boston PB - Allyn & Bacon KW - Public speaking N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index; Part I. Fundamentals of public speaking -- Introducing public speaking -- Listening and criticism -- Part II: 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) -- Part III: Types of speeches -- Informing your audience -- Persuading your audience -- Speaking on special occasions ER -