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Newly updated for today's technology, this how-to classic (The Washington Post) offers sound advice and tips on every aspect of researching, writing, and delivering an effective speech. This guide offers sound advice on every aspect of writing and giving an effective speech. Filled with fresh examples and practical tips, this accessible book shows how to improve both the content and delivery of any presentation. Learn how to: - Assess an audience - Research your subject - Give team presentations - Speak to international audiences - Use humor - Create a memorable style - Handle copyright issues - Use PowerPoint and other audio-visuals - Handle Q&A sessions - Control nervousness Updated with brand new sections, How to Write and Give a Speech will help both novices and experts speak with clarity, confidence, and clout.

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Publisher
ST. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312302738
ISBN-13
9780312302733
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2211311

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Author
Joan Detz
Publication Name
How to Write and Give a Speech : A Practical Guide for Executives, PR People, the Military, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, and Anyone Who Has to Make Every Word Count
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages

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Item Length
7.9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.6in
Item Weight
7.4 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Pn4121.D388 2002
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction 1.) So You've Been Asked to Give a Speech. Now What? Determine What You Want to Say What to Do If You Have Nothing to Say 2.) Assessing Your Audience Familiarity with the Subject Attitudes Preconceived Notions Size Age Male/Female Ratio Economic Status Educational Background Political Orientation Cultural Life An Additional Word to the Wise 3.) Where and When Will You Speak? Where When 4.) How to Research a Speech Use Your Head Make Good Use of the Library What to Leave Out Approach the Topic from the Audience's Perspective How to Use Statistics for Impact How to Use Quotations How to Use Definitions How to Use Comparisons and Contrasts How to Use Examples How to Use Anecdotes Some Final Thoughts About Research 5.) Writing the Speech The Never-Fail Formula Tell Them What You're Going to Tell Them: The Opening Tell Them: The Body Tell Them What You Told Them: The Conclusion 6.) How to Make It Simple How to Make Every Word Count Simplify Your Phrases Avoid the Fluff Pitfall Sharpen Your Sentences A Quick Summation i0The Ultimate Test 7.) Style How to Use Tripartite Division How to Use Parallelism How to Use Imagery How to Use Inversion of Elements How to Use Repetition How to Use Rhetorical Questions How to Use Contrast How to Use Rhythm How to Use Vivid Words 8.) Humor: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Use a Light Touch What Works What Are Your Chances of Getting a Laugh? What About Delivery? 9.) Special-Occasion Speeches The Invocation The Commencement Speech Presenting an Award Introducing a Speaker The Impromptu Speech Panel Presentations Question-and-Answer Sessions 10.) The Nitty-Gritty Details How to Type a Speech How to Prepare the Room How to Use Audiovisual Aids How to Prepare Yourself 11.) Delivery Practicing Your Delivery Presence Voice Eye Contact Lecterns Body Language When You Finish Speaking Nervousness Hecklers Embarrassing Glitches 12.) Media Coverage 13.) International Speeches How to Get Your Message Across in Any Language 14.) Speakers Bureaus Membership Size Training Payment/Benefits Motivation Recognition/Rewards Performance Standards Letting the Community Know About Your Programs Appropriate Forums 15.) Speechwriters: How to Hire One and How to Work with One Appendix: Useful Books, Web Sites, and Professional Organizations Index
Copyright Date
2002
Topic
Public Speaking
Lccn
2002-067975
Dewey Decimal
808.5
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Genre
Language Arts & Disciplines

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