Introduction to Public Speaking

Introduction to Public Speaking provides practical instruction, relevant activities, and formal assignments designed to help you learn the skills of effective presentation. The handbook is divided into chapters. Each of the following chapters supports one or two specific learning objectives: Communication Apprehension – overcoming apprehension through introductory public speaking activities Techniques of Delivery – the principles of effective presentation techniques Listening Skills – learning the skills of critical listening Topic Selection, Organization, and Research – Choosing a dynamic topic, organizing a speech, and effectively using research Different modes of speaking – delivering impromptu, manuscript, and memorized speeches Speaking with different purposes – delivering persuasive, informative, and entertaining speeches Oral Interpretation of Literature – learning the skills of story telling and oral interpretation Applied Activities – using public speaking in applied, real-world situations