Chapter 1 What Is Public Speaking 1.1 The Power of Public Speaking 1.2 The Definition of Public Speaking 1.3 Communication Process of Public Speaking 1.4 Good Speakers Are Good Listeners 1.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 2 Stage Fright and Speaking Style 2.1 Stage Fright 2.2 Overcoming Your Stage Fright 2.3 Finding Your Own Speaking Style 2.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 3 Delivering Your Speech 3.1 Methods of Delivery 3.2 Using Your Voice Properly 3.3 Using Your Eye Contact Effectively 3.4 Using Your Body Language Appropriately 3.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 4 Analyzing the Audience 4.1 Audience-centeredness 4.2 Choosing a Topic 4.3 Determining the Purpose 4.4 Phrasing the Central Idea 4.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 5 Organizing the Body of the Speech 5.1 Organizing Main Points 5.2 Supporting with Examples 5.3 Supporting with Statistics 5.4 Supporting with Testimony 5.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 6 Beginning and Ending Your Speech 6.1 Why Beginning Is Important 6.2 How to Have a Good Beginning 6.3 How to Have a Good Ending 6.4 The Preparation Outline 6.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 7 Group Presentation 7.1 What Is a Group Presentation 7.2 How to Work Together 7.3 How to Make a Good Presentation 7.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 8 Wording 8.1 Using Language Accurately and Appropriately 8.2 Using Language Clearly 8.3 Using Language Vividly 8.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech Chapter 9 Speaking to Inform 9.1 Types of Informative Speeches 9.2 Tips for Informative Speeches 9.3 Using Pictures or Realia 9.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech