Public speaking for dummies

Title:

Personal Author:

Kushner, Malcolm

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Publishing, 2004

ISBN:

9780764559549

Subject Term:

Public speaking

Oral communication

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Tried-and-true tips for dazzling your audience

Conquer your public speaking jitters and deliver a dynamitespeech

Anxious about public speaking? Have no fear! Use this friendlyguide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage frightand build a rapport with your audience. From researching your topicand preparing the room to crafting a riveting address, these savvytips will help you deliver a masterful presentation.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:
* Speak with confidence
* Create spectacular visual aids
* Add power with body language
* Address international and virtual audiences
* Answer questions the right way

Author Notes

Malcolm Kushner is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication who has been profiled in a number of publications and appeared on CNN, NPR, and The Larry King Show

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Library Journal Review

Public speaking is one of the major fears people have, right up there with death and dentists. Now, two authors have put their advice for aspiring speakers on audio, and while the material may overlap some, listeners will find much to learn from each. Kushner, a professional speaker, narrates Public Speaking for Dummies and packs it full of solid information and advice. While this covers most aspects of public speaking, the majority of the tape focuses on preparationÄpicking a topic, finding out about the audience and location of the speech, and organization. Although some of his advice is common sense, all of it is quite helpful, and listeners will find several tips they may never have thought of. The tape clearly is an abridgment of a much more in-depth work (Successful Presentations for Dummies), and while Kushner's delivery is fine, the overall tone is that of a good book with most of the humor and elaboration removed for time's sake. Still, this is a solid instructional work that covers its topic well; an ideal purchase for audio collections, especially in libraries that have much demand for the Dummies series. The set by Chorbajian demonstrates how the audio medium can be used to its full potential. Although she covers some of the same topics as Kushner regarding preparation and content, she also offers instruction on the actual oratory of the speech, reflecting on such skills as pausing and stressing certain words for effect. She also gives tips on dealing with the fear of speaking before groups and how to triumph over such things as suddenly "going blank" in the middle of a speech. Packed with clear illustrations of speaking skills and full of extremely helpful information, Public Speaking & You is very highly recommended for all audio collections (and all librarians preparing for a speaking engagement!).ÄSally G. Waters, Stetson Coll. of Law Lib., St. Petersburg, FL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Introduction	p. 1
Why You Need This Book	p. 1
About This Book	p. 3
Conventions Used in This Book	p. 3
Foolish Assumptions	p. 3
How This Book Is Organized	p. 4
Icons Used in This Book	p. 6
Where Do I Go from Here?	p. 6
Part I Getting Started	p. 7
Chapter 1 Giving a Speech	p. 9
Finding Out What You Need to Know	p. 9
Developing Your Speech	p. 10
Polishing It Off	p. 11
Delivering a Speech	p. 11
Preparing for Special Speaking Situations	p. 12
The Parts of Ten	p. 14
Chapter 2 Getting Ready to Speak	p. 15
Making Important Preparations	p. 15
Analyzing Your Audience	p. 20
Relating to Your Audience	p. 23
Chapter 3 Making the Most of Research	p. 27
Gathering Sources	p. 27
Getting Someone Else to Do Your Research--For Free	p. 33
Researching on the Web	p. 34
Chapter 4 Organizing Your Speech	p. 39
Selecting Material to Include	p. 39
Following Patterns of Organization	p. 40
Creating Your Outline	p. 43
Timing	p. 45
Organizing Your Speech Effectively	p. 47
Part II Preparing Your Speech	p. 49
Chapter 5 Body Building: Strengthening the Content of Your Speech	p. 51
Making Appeals to Your Audience	p. 51
Finding Solid Forms of Support	p. 52
Chapter 6 Getting Off on the Right Foot: Introductions	p. 63
Discovering What the Introduction Must Do	p. 63
Creating the Perfect Introduction	p. 64
Getting Started in Fifteen Fabulous Ways	p. 68
Chapter 7 All's Well That Ends Well: Conclusions	p. 75
Making Your Conclusion Work	p. 76
Creating the Perfect Conclusion	p. 76
Wrapping It Up in Style	p. 79
Part III Making Your Speech Sparkle	p. 83
Chapter 8 Making Sense of Your Speech	p. 85
Editing Your Speech--Pain-free	p. 85
Making Transitions	p. 88
Chapter 9 Getting the Words Right	p. 93
Honing Your Tone and Style	p. 93
Creating Catch Phrases	p. 96
Spicing Up Your Speech with Classic Rhetorical Devices	p. 96
Chapter 10 Making Eye Contact Count: Visual Aids	p. 101
Using Charts and Graphs	p. 101
Making Use of Slides, Overheads, and PowerPoint	p. 103
Flipping for Flipcharts	p. 107
Creating Great Video (And Audio)	p. 109
Making an Impact with Multimedia	p. 112
Wowing Your Audience with Simple Multimedia Techniques	p. 115
Hitting a Home Run with Handouts	p. 115
Part IV Delivering Your Speech	p. 117
Chapter 11 Overcoming Stage Fright	p. 119
Changing Your Perceptions	p. 120
Transforming Terror to Terrific	p. 123
Preventing and Handling Stage Fright	p. 125
Chapter 12 Body Language: What's Out, What's In, and What's International	p. 129
Understanding Body Language	p. 129
Making Eye Contact Count	p. 136
Dressing to Impress	p. 137
Mastering Physical Positioning and Movement	p. 139
Paralanguage: What Your Voice Says about You	p. 144
Chapter 13 Handling Questions	p. 147
Discovering the Basics	p. 148
Coming Up with a Perfect Answer	p. 151
Using Question-Handling Techniques	p. 155
Dealing with Common Types of Questions	p. 158
Responding to Special Situations	p. 159
Handling Hostile Questions	p. 161
Chapter 14 Handling the Audience	p. 165
Reading an Audience's Reaction	p. 165
Making the Audience Comfortable	p. 167
Handling a Tough Audience	p. 168
Handling a Nonresponsive Audience	p. 175
Part V Common Speaking Situations	p. 179
Chapter 15 Speaking to the City Council and School Board	p. 181
Remembering Some Rules	p. 181
Maximizing Your Effectiveness	p. 183
Avoiding the Five Biggest Turnoffs for Public Officials	p. 186
Chapter 16 Small Talk: Impromptu Speaking and Introducing Other Speakers	p. 189
Say a Few Words: Giving Impromptu Speeches	p. 189
Introducing Other Presenters	p. 193
Chapter 17 Panels and Roundtables	p. 197
Being on a Panel	p. 197
Participating in a Roundtable	p. 202
Chapter 18 Debates	p. 205
Checking Out the Basics	p. 205
Arguing in the Affirmative	p. 207
Arguing Against the Affirmative	p. 208
Kiss My Rebuttal	p. 211
Beating Your Opponent, in Six Different Ways	p. 213
Chapter 19 International Speaking	p. 217
Discovering the Culture of Your Audience	p. 217
Crafting Your Message	p. 218
Adapting Your Delivery	p. 223
Chapter 20 Virtual Meetings: Phone, Video, and Web	p. 227
Choosing a Type of Virtual Meeting to Hold	p. 227
Preparing for a Virtual Meeting	p. 231
Participating in a Virtual Meeting	p. 233
Taking in Tips for Teleconferences	p. 234
Part VI The Part of Tens	p. 237
Chapter 21 Ten Types of Humor That Anyone Can Use	p. 239
Using Personal Anecdotes	p. 239
Analogies	p. 241
Quotes	p. 241
Cartoons	p. 242
Definitions	p. 243
Abbreviations and acronyms	p. 243
Signs	p. 244
Laws	p. 245
Greeting cards	p. 245
Bumper stickers	p. 246
Chapter 22 Ten Things to Check Before You Speak	p. 247
Sound System	p. 247
Podium	p. 248
Audiovisual Equipment	p. 248
Lighting	p. 249
Human Equipment	p. 249
Electricity	p. 249
Restrooms	p. 249
Seating Arrangements	p. 250
Potential Distractions	p. 250
How to Get There	p. 251
Index	p. 253

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