Public Speaking: The Evolving Art, 4th Edition

Combining time-test techniques with the latest digital resources, Coopman and Lull’s PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART, 4th Edition, gives you the tools and knowledge to become a confident, competent, and ethical public speaker in today’s media-driven society. Four peer mentors bring text concepts and strategies to life with seamlessly integrated video and animation segments that highlight strategies for successful public speaking. Examples from popular culture include analysis of the public speaking success of Bernie Sanders, Malala Yousafzai, and others, while “Apply It” boxes help you put what you learn into practice outside the classroom.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
Chapter 2: Building Your Confidence
Chapter 3: Listening
Part II: Developing and Researching Your Speech
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
Part III: Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas
Chapter 10: Using Language Effectively
Chapter 11: Integrating Presentation Media
Chapter 12: Delivering Your Speech
Part IV: Speaking Situations
Chapter 13: Informative Speaking
Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking
Chapter 15: Understanding Argument
Chapter 16: Special Occasion, Distance, and Group Speaking