Chapter One Understanding Public Speaking Part Ⅰ Introducing Public Speaking 1.1 What is Public Speaking 1.2 Traditions of Public Speaking 1.3 Features of Public Speaking 1.4 Classification of Public Speaking 1.5 Power of Public Speaking 1.6 What Makes an Effective Speaking 1.7 Dealing With Stage Fright --「Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself」 Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Suggested Readings Part Ⅳ Exercises Chapter Two Speech Preparation:Getting Started Part Ⅰ Begin Your Speech Preparatory Work 2.1 Choose Your Topic 2.2 Analyze Your Audience 2.3 Research Your Topic 2.4 Avoid Plagiarism Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Suggested Readings Part Ⅳ Exercises Chapter Three Speech Preparation:Organizing and Outlining Part Ⅰ How to Prepare for Organization and Outline 3.1 Organize the Speech 3.2 The Three Major Parts of a Speech 3.3 Determine Your Main Points 3.4 Organize Your Main Points 3.5 Connect the Main Points 3.6 Use Connectives 3.7 Outline Your Speech 3.8 Types of Outlines Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Suggested Readings Part Ⅳ Exercises Chapter Four Beginning and Ending of Speech Part Ⅰ How to Begin and End Your Speech 4.1 Beginning Your Speech 4.2 Ending Your Speech Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Suggested Readings Part Ⅳ Exercises Chapter Five Use of Language Part Ⅰ How to Use Language in Your Speech 5.1 The Power of Language 5.2 Spoken and Written Language 5.3 Meaning of Words 5.4 Guidelines for Using Effective Language in Speech Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Suggested Readings Part Ⅳ Exercises
Chapter Six Delivery Part Ⅰ How to Present Your Speech 6.1 Modes of Delivery 6.2 Delivering a Speech Effectively 6.3 Practicing Your Speech 6.4 Question-and-Answer Sessions Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Suggested Readings Part Ⅳ Exercises , Chapter Seven Major Types of Speech Part Ⅰ Informative Speech and Persuasive Speech 7.1 Informative Speech 7.2 Persuasive Speech 7.3 Speaking on Special Occasions Part Ⅱ Sample Speech Part Ⅲ Exercises Chapter Eight Debate: Some Basics Part Ⅰ Fundamental Issues on Debating 8.1 What is Debate 8.2 Why and What of Debate 8.3 The Great Tradition 8.4 The Benefits of Debate 8.5 Debate Format 8.6 Some Concepts in Debating Part Ⅱ English Debate Competition: Case Study Part Ⅲ Try It Out Chapter Nine Parliamentary Debating Part Ⅰ Introduction to Parliamentary Debating 9.1 Some Basics About Parliamentary Debating Part Ⅱ Case Study Part Ⅲ Try It Out Chapter Ten Cross-Examination Debating Part Ⅰ Introduction to Cross-Examination Debating 10.1 What is Cross-Examination and Cross-Examination Debate 10.2 Purposes of Cross-Examination 10.3 Key Concepts in Cross-Examination Debate 10.4 Constructing the Affirmative Case 10.5 The Negative Constructives 10.6 Speaker Responsibilities 10.7 Guidelines for Questioners and Respondents 10.8 Common Problems in Cross-Examination Part Ⅱ Try It Out Reference Answers to Some Questions in the Textbook Bibiography
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