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PART ONE GETTING STARTED
CHAPTER 1 All About Public Speaking
I.Welcome to Public Speaking
Ⅱ.Secrets of Success in Public Speaking
Ⅲ.Becoming an Effective Speaker
IV.Becoming an Ethical Speaker
CHAPTER 2 Your First Speech
I.Understanding Six Steps in Creating a Speech
Ⅱ.Practicing and Rehearsing for the Speech
Ⅲ.Managing Speech Anxiety
IV.Reflecting and Improving After the Speech
CHAPTER 3 Listening and Critical Thinking
I.Understanding Listening
Ⅱ.Identifying Effective Listening Strategies
Ⅲ.Critical Thinking in Listening
PART TWO PLANNING YOUR SPEECH
CHAPTER 4 Speech Purpose and Topic
I.Determining Your General Purpose
Ⅱ.Identifying Your Topic
Ⅲ.Analyzing Your Audience
IV.Customizing Your Topic
V.Focusing on Your Specific Purpose
CHAPTER 5 Audience Adaptation
I.Thinking Critically about Audience Adaptation
Ⅱ.Engaging Your Audience
Ⅲ.Getting Your Message Across
IV.Adapting to International Audiences
PART THREE DEVELOPING YOUR SPEECH
CHAPTER6 Organization and Supports
I.Organizing the Speech Body
Ⅱ.Supporting Your Ideas
CHAPTER 7 Introductions and Conclusions
I.Writing Impressive Introductions
Ⅱ.Writing Effective Conclusions
CHAPTER 8 Engaging Language
I.Using Accurate Language
Ⅱ.Using Clear Language
Ⅲ.Using Vivid Language
IV.Using Appropriate Language
PART FOUR DELIVERING YOUR SPEECH
CHAPTER 9 Using Your Voice
I.Chinese vs.English: Differences in Pronunciation
Ⅱ.Common Mispronunciation by Chinese Students
Ⅲ.Effective Vocal Delivery in Public Speaking
CHAPTER 10 Using Body Language
I.Using Your Body Effectively to Speak in Public
Ⅱ.Using Cue Cards Effectively
CHAPTER 11 Visual Aids & Technology
I.Enhancing Your Speech with Visual Aids
Ⅱ.Strategic Planning for Visual Aids
Ⅲ.Presenting with PowerPoint Slides
PART FIVE APPLYING STRATEGIES
CHAPTER 12 Informative Speeches
I.Informing Audiences
Ⅱ.Organizing Your Informative Speech
Ⅲ.Applying Informative Communication Strategies
CHAPTER 13 Persuasive Speeches
I.Constructing Your Persuasive Speech Goal
Ⅱ.Reasoning with Audience
Ⅲ.Organizing Your Persuasive Speech
CHAPTER 14 Group Discussions
I.Forming Small Groups
Ⅱ.Determining the Group’s Common Goal
Ⅲ.Identifying Your Roles in Groups
Ⅳ.Communicating Effectively in Groups
V.Organizing a Meeting for a Group Discussion
CHAPTER 15 Group Presentations
I.Understanding Public Group Presentations
Ⅱ.Preparing Your Group Presentation
Ⅲ.Delivering Your Presentation as a Team
Ⅳ.Evaluating Group Effectiveness
V.Giving an Effective Online Presentation
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