This publication has been designed to help students learn to develop speeches, overcome communication apprehension and become more effective speakers.
The authors of this publication are instructors in the Communication & Media Studies department at Louisiana Tech University – you may even have an author as your instructor! We hope you enjoy being in Public Speaking and that you leave the course with knowledge that helps you succeed in your career.
Chapter 1: What is Public Speaking?
Chapter 2: Invention: Where do I begin?
Chapter 3:Arrangement: How do I organize?
Chapter 4:Style: How do I develop it?
Chapter 5: Delivery: How Do I Present?
Chapter 6: Memory: How do I Rehearse?
Chapter 7: Informative Speaking
Chapter 8: Persuasive Speaking
Chapter 9: Ceremonial And Special Occasion Speaking