TY - BOOK AU - DeVito,Joseph A. TI - Essential elements of public speaking. SN - 9780205946280 AV - PN4129.15.D48 U1 - 808.5/1 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Boston: PB - Pearson KW - Public speaking N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index.; Fundamentals of public speaking -- Preparing and presenting public speeches -- Preparing and presenting a public speech -- (steps 1/10, in brief) -- Select your topic, purposes, and thesis (step 1) -- Analyze and adapt to your audience (step 2) -- Research your speech (step 3) -- Collect supporting materials and presentation aids (step 4) -- Organize your speech (steps 5, 6, and 7) -- Word your speech (step 8) -- Rehearse and present your speech (steps 9 and 10) -- Types of speeches -- Informing your audience -- Persuading your audience -- Speaking on special occasions -- Speaking in groups ER -