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Public speaking and civic engagement / J. Michael Hogan ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - Boston : Allyn & Bacon, c2011. - xxii, 506 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Public speaking in a democratic society. Public speaking and democratic citizenship -- The ethical public speaker -- Preparing to speak with commitment and confidence -- The listener as engaged citizen -- Diverse audiences in a democratic society -- Developing your speech. Developing significant topics -- Responsible and productive research -- Supporting your ideas with evidence -- Organizing your speech -- Outlining your speech -- Presenting your speech. Using language effectively -- Delivering your speech effectively -- Supporting your ideas visually -- Types of public speaking. Speaking to inform -- Persuasive speaking in a democratic society -- Arguing persuasively -- Speaking on special occasions -- Speaking and deliberating in groups.

ISBN: 9780205744794 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0205744796 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public speaking.
Persuasion (Rhetoric)

LC Class. No.: PN4129.15 / .P832 2011