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Public Speaking

Chapter 1: The Elements of a Public Speech
Chapter 2: Become a Confident Speaker
- Section 1: Overcome Anxiety
- Section 2: Your First Speech: Impromptu
Chapter 3: Ethical Public Speaking
Chapter 4: Effective Listening and Responding
Chapter 5: Select & Pre-Research Your Topic
- Section 1: How to Select Your Topic
- Section 2: Will Your Topic Work?
Chapter 6: Audience Analysis
Chapter 7: Research to Develop Support Materials
Chapter 8: Commit to Your Thesis, Organization, and Outline
Chapter 9: Introductions, Conclusions, & Transitions
Chapter 10: Types of Delivery
- Section 1: Choose Your Delivery Type
- Section 2: Group Presentations
Chapter 11: Language Choices and Skills
- Section 1: The Words You Choose
- Section 2: Use Stylistic Devices
Chapter 12: Nonverbal Delivery Skills
- Section 1: Elements of Effective Delivery
- Section 2: Preparation & Practice
Chapter 13: Presentation Aids
Chapter 14: Informative Speeches
Chapter 15: Persuasive Speeches
Chapter 16: Special Occasion Speeches

Chapter 5: Select & Pre-Research Your Topic

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Chapter Sections

Section 1: How to Select Your Topic

Section 2: Will Your Topic Work?

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