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Contributors
The Benefits of Public Speaking
Understand the Communication Process
Communication Elements for Speeches
The Goals of a Speech
Speech Basics
Learn to Speak Confidently
Ethics in Public Speaking
Bias and Conflict of Interest
Inclusive Language
Hate Speech / Free Speech
Every Audience Is Diverse
Cultural Differences and Multicultural Audiences
Ethnocentrism and Cultural Appropriation
Cultural Competence and Cultural Intelligence
Public Speaking Online
Verbal and Nonverbal Considerations
Technical Considerations
Webinars and Online Meetings as Public Speaking
Why Listening Matters
Active Listening
Barriers to Effective Listening
Strategies to Enhance Listening
Purposes and Types of Feedback
Providing Feedback
The Importance of Knowing your Audience and Speaking Situation
Audience Analysis
Methods for Gathering Audience Information
Using your Audience Analysis to Create a Speech
Learning from your Audience During & After your Speech
Choosing and Narrowing a Speech Topic
Finding the Purpose and Central Idea of Your Speech
Supporting your Central Idea: People
Supporting your Central Idea: Data and Statistics
Supporting your Central Idea: Research
Using Sources in Speeches
The Importance of Organization
Organizing Patterns for Speeches
Creating a Speech Outline and Speaking Notes
The Importance of Visual Aids
Types of Visual Aids
Slide Design
Slide Accessibility
The Importance of Refining Your Speech
Introductions
Conclusions
Transitions
Language and Style
Methods of Speech Delivery
Vocal Aspects of Speech Delivery
Speech Challenges
Nonverbal Aspects of Speech Delivery
Rehearse your Location, Equipment, and Speech
Informative Speeches: Definition, Examples, Objectives
Types of Informative Speeches
Organizing an Informative Speech
Selecting a Topic and Creating Support for an Informative Speech
Choosing Language for an Informative Speech
Persuasive Speeches: Definition, Examples, Objectives
Supporting your Persuasion: Credibility, Evidence, Logic
Types of Persuasive Speeches
Audience Analysis for Persuasion
Persuasive Strategies: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Barriers to Persuading an Audience
Organizing a Persuasive Speech
Speaking for Change
Special Occasion Speeches: Definition, Examples, Objectives
Speeches about You: Self-Introduction
Speeches about Other People: Toasts, Roasts, Eulogies
Speeches for Events: Introductions, Awards, Graduations, & More
Language in Special Occasion Speeches
Humor in Special Occasion Speeches
Preparing and Delivering a Special Occasion Speech
Presentations
Elevator Pitches
Meetings
Interviews
Small Group Definition, Types, and Roles
Benefits and Challenges of Small Groups
Group Development, Leadership, and Decision-Making
Small Group Meetings, Discussions, and Presentations
Evolution of Public Speaking
Rhetoric in the Ancient World
Public Speaking, Medieval to Modern
Public Speaking and Social Movements in the United States 1730–1900
Public Speaking and Social Movements in the United States 1900–Present
Verbal Citations
APA References
MLA Works Cited
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