Getting Started
Steps in Gaining Confidence 22
An Ethical Inventory 25
Correctly Quote, Paraphrase, and Summarize Information 28
Dealing with Distractions While Delivering a Speech 32
Development
Respond to the Audience as You Speak 39
Reviewing Your Speech in the Light of Audience Demographics 44
Identifying the Speech Topic, Purpose, and Thesis 55
Evaluating Your Research Needs 61
Finding Speeches Online 65
Identifying Paid Listings in Search Results 82
Organization
Reviewing Main and Supporting Points 101
Choosing an Organizational Pattern 111
Steps in Creating a Working Outline 114
Tips on Using Notecards or Sheets of Paper 121
Steps in Creating a Speaking Outline 124
Starting, Finishing, and Styling
Guidelines for Preparing the Introduction 126
How Effective Is Your Introduction? 130
Guidelines for Preparing the Conclusion 131
How Effective Is Your Conclusion? 133
Use Language Effectively 140
Delivery
Practice Check for Vocal Effectiveness 148
Tips on Using a Microphone 149
Tips for Using Effective Facial Expressions 151
Broad Dress Code Guidelines 153
Presentation Aids
Incorporating Presentation Aids into Your Speech 161
Apply the Principles of Simplicity and Continuity 164
Using PowerPoint Presentations Effectively 165
Ensuring Legal Use of Media Acquired Electronically 171
Types of Speeches
Strategies for Explaining Complex Information 181
Possible Matches of Organizational Patterns with Speech Types 183
Structure the Claims in Your Persuasive Speech 196
Be a Culturally Sensitive Persuader 202
Steps in the Motivated Sequence 207
Preparing a Speech of Introduction 220
Online, Group, and Business Contexts
Creating a Podcast 236
Team Presentation Tips 246
Speaking across the Curriculum
Tips for Winning a Debate 258
Evaluating Your Original Research Presentation 262
Tips for Preparing Successful Scientific Presentations 264