Public Speaking

The Evolving Art

Stephanie Coopman, James Lull

• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Year: 2023
• Topic: Literature
• eBook ISBN:
  9780357656822
• Subtopic: Drama
• Index: Literature

Employers rank communication skills -- not technical knowledge -- as the most important qualification they look for when hiring and promoting people in their workforce. Coopman/Lull's PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART, 5th edition, helps you acquire the diverse skills you need for making effective classroom and workplace presentations -- both in person and online (aka "distance speaking"). The authors' wealth of insight ranges from how to mindfully manage increased speaker anxiety and critically assess the credibility of information sources to expert tips on research, digital literacy and maximizing tools like PowerPoint for in-person and online presentations. Technologically up to date, clearly written and packed with examples from popular culture, sports, politics and quality social media influencers, this book delivers the most engaging and complete public speaking guide available.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Preface
• About the Authors
• Chapter 1: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
• Chapter 2: Building Your Confidence
• Chapter 3: Listening
• Chapter 4: Developing Your Purpose and Topic
• Chapter 5: Adapting to Your Audience
• Chapter 6: Researching Your Topic
• Chapter 7: Supporting Your Ideas
• Chapter 8: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
• Chapter 9: Beginning and Ending Your Speech
• Chapter 10: Using Language Effectively
• Chapter 11: Integrating Presentation Media
• Chapter 12: Delivering Your Speech
• Chapter 13: Informative Speaking
• Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking
• Chapter 15: Understanding Argument
• Chapter 16: Distance Speaking and Media Appearances
• Chapter 17: Special Occasion and Group Presentations
• Glossary
• References
• Index