Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices

Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices
ISBN-10
0312137222
ISBN-13
9780312137229
Series
Public Speaking
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
443
Language
English
Published
1998-07-15
Publisher
Bedford/St. Martin's
Authors
Dan O'Hair, Rob Stewart

Description

Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices is a dynamic introduction to public speaking that makes a difference: it shows students the value of public speaking skills, builds student confidence, and connects public speaking to the real world. From audience analysis and topic selection to speech organization and delivery techniques, Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices equips today’s students with the basic tools they need to confront the challenges and choices they face at each step of the speechmaking process.

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