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  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Public_Speaking/Stand_up_Speak_out_-_The_Practice_and_Ethics_of_Public_Speaking
    Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features two key themes. First it focuses on helping students become more seasoned and polished public speakers, and second is its empha...Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking features two key themes. First it focuses on helping students become more seasoned and polished public speakers, and second is its emphasis on ethics in communication. It is this practical approach and integrated ethical coverage that sets Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking apart from the other texts in this market.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Southwest_Tennessee_Community_College/Competent_Communication_-_2e
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/HACC_Central_Pennsylvania's_Community_College/Exploring_Public_Speaking_(HACC_edition_2021)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Public_Speaking/1.01%3A_What_is_Public_Speaking
    What do we mean by “public speaking?” The most obvious answer is “talking in front of a group of people.” For the purposes of this class and this book, public speaking is more formal than that. Public...What do we mean by “public speaking?” The most obvious answer is “talking in front of a group of people.” For the purposes of this class and this book, public speaking is more formal than that. Public speaking is an organized, face-to-face, prepared, intentional (purposeful) attempt to inform, entertain, or persuade a group of people (usually five or more) through words, physical delivery, and (at times) visual or audio aids. In almost all cases, the speaker is the focus of attention for a speci
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/02%3A_History_of_Communication_Studies/2.06%3A_New_School-_Communication_Study_in_the_20th_and_21st_Century
    The text outlines the historical evolution and academic establishment of the field of Communication, tracing its roots from early rhetorical studies to its current diverse academic presence. It highli...The text outlines the historical evolution and academic establishment of the field of Communication, tracing its roots from early rhetorical studies to its current diverse academic presence. It highlights key developments, such as the integration of communication studies into university curriculums, the rise of professional organizations like the ICA and NCA, and significant shifts spurred by events like WWII and social movements.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/06%3A_Listening/6.06%3A_Listenable_Messages_and_Effective_Feedback
    The text discusses the importance of message construction and feedback in effective listening. It emphasizes the creation of "listenable messages," which are easier for listeners to comprehend, especi...The text discusses the importance of message construction and feedback in effective listening. It emphasizes the creation of "listenable messages," which are easier for listeners to comprehend, especially in oral communication. Strategies for creating such messages include using short, actively worded sentences, personal pronouns, and relevant examples.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Public_Speaking/Exploring_Public_Speaking_3e_(Barton_and_Tucker)
    The text addresses all the material that an introductory public speaking course involves. This includes the value of public speaking, overcoming public speaking anxiety, listening and audience analysi...The text addresses all the material that an introductory public speaking course involves. This includes the value of public speaking, overcoming public speaking anxiety, listening and audience analysis; plagiarism and ethics; invention and thesis development; research; organization; introductions, conclusions, and transitions; supporting material; delivery; visual aids; language choices; informative speaking; persuasive speaking; logic and fallacies; and special occasion speeches.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Public_Speaking/Start_Here_Speak_Anywhere_2e/03%3A_Part_III-_Preparing_and_Delivering_the_Speech/3.04%3A_Language_and_Speaking_to_a_Global_Audience
    This page emphasizes the vital role of language in communication, distinguishing between verbal and non-verbal elements while highlighting cultural influences. It stresses the responsibilities of publ...This page emphasizes the vital role of language in communication, distinguishing between verbal and non-verbal elements while highlighting cultural influences. It stresses the responsibilities of public speakers to use clear, respectful language and avoid obscure or technical jargon. Key concepts include the denotation and connotation of words, figurative language, and the importance of delivery aspects such as timing and eye contact.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Public_Speaking/Start_Here_Speak_Anywhere_2e/01%3A_Part_I-_Basic_Principles_to_Guide_You/1.03%3A_Ethics_and_Public_Speaking
    This page emphasizes the significance of ethics in public speaking, focusing on truthfulness, responsibility, and the use of reliable evidence. It contrasts absolute ethics with ethical relativism and...This page emphasizes the significance of ethics in public speaking, focusing on truthfulness, responsibility, and the use of reliable evidence. It contrasts absolute ethics with ethical relativism and highlights guidelines from the National Communication Association's Credo, which promote accurate and respectful communication. The text outlines types of plagiarism and stresses ethical principles such as integrity and competence.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Southwest_Tennessee_Community_College/Competent_Communication
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Public_Speaking/Start_Here_Speak_Anywhere_2e/02%3A_Part_II-_Types_of_Public_Speeches/2.01%3A_The_Art_of_Demonstration
    This page discusses effective demonstration speeches, focusing on topic selection, audience engagement, and the use of props. It highlights the Four P's of Demonstration: Props, Plan B, Participation,...This page discusses effective demonstration speeches, focusing on topic selection, audience engagement, and the use of props. It highlights the Four P's of Demonstration: Props, Plan B, Participation, and Patter. Additionally, it details class activities aimed at improving students' demonstration skills through reflection, trend analysis, and repetitive practice with guided demonstrations, ultimately enhancing public speaking and teaching abilities.
  • https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/COMS_100%3A_Process_of_Communication_(Stokes-Rice)/02%3A_History_of_Communication_Studies/2.02%3A_The_Classical_Period_(500_BCE-400_CE)
    The page delves into the development of communication and rhetoric during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. It highlights key figures like Aspasia, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who significan...The page delves into the development of communication and rhetoric during the Classical Period in Ancient Greece. It highlights key figures like Aspasia, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who significantly influenced public speaking and persuasion. The role of sophists in teaching rhetoric for civic purposes is also discussed.

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