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1.1 Communication: History and Forms
1.2 The Communication Process
1.3 Communication Competence
2.1 Perception Process
2.2 Perceiving Others
2.3 Communication Principles
2.4 Perceiving and Presenting Self
2.5 Improving Perception
3.1 Functions of Language
3.2 Using Words Effectively and Affectively
3.3 Language, Society, and Culture
3.4 Developing Your Ability to Use Effective Language in Public Speaking
4.1 Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
4.2 Types of Nonverbal Communication
4.3 Nonverbal Communication Competence
4.4 Nonverbal Communication in Context
4.5 The Importance of Practicing Delivery
5.1 Understanding How and Why We Listen
5.2 Improving Listening Competence
5.3 Listenable Messages and Effective Feedback
5.4 Listening in Public Speaking Settings
5.5 Value of Public Speaking in Your Life
6.1 Foundations of Culture and Identity
6.2 Exploring Specific Cultural Identities
6.3 Intercultural Communication
6.4 Intercultural Communication Competence
7.1 Principles of Interpersonal Communication
7.2 Conflict and Interpersonal Communication
7.3 Emotions and Interpersonal Communication
7.4 Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication
8.1 Foundations of Relationships
8.2 Communication and Friends
8.3 Communication and Families
8.4 Romantic Relationships
8.5 Relationships at Work
8.6 The Dark Side of Relationships
9.1 Understanding Small Groups
9.2 Small Group Development
9.3 Small Group Dynamics
9.4 Group Member Roles
9.5 Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
9.6 Leadership and Small Group Communication
10.1 Anxiety and Public Speaking
10.2 What is Public Speaking?
10.3 Understanding the Process of Public Speaking
10.4 Getting Started in Public Speaking
11.1 Psychographic Characteristics
11.2 The Importance of Audience Analysis
11.3 Demographic Characteristics
11.4 Contextual Factors of Audience Analysis
12.1 Getting Started with Your Topic and Purpose
12.2 Formulating a Specific Purpose Statement
12.3 Formulating a Central Idea Statement
12.4 Problems to Avoid with Specific Purpose and Central Idea Statements
13.1 Primary and Secondary Research
13.2 Research on the Internet
13.3 Conducting Your Own Research
13.4 Accessing Information Through a Library
14.1 Why We Need Organization in Speeches
14.2 Patterns of Organization
14.3 Connective Statements
14.4 Outlining
15.1 Why Supporting Materials are Needed
15.2 Types of Supporting Materials
15.3 Attention Factors and Supporting Material
16.1 General Guidelines for Introductions and Conclusions
16.2 Structuring the Introduction and Examples
16.3 Structuring the Conclusion and Examples
17.1 What Are Presentation Aids?
17.2 Functions of Presentation Aids
17.3 Types of Presentation Aids
17.4 Using Presentation Slides
17.5 Low-Tech Presentation Aids
18.1 What is an Informative Speech?
18.2 Types of Informative Speeches
18.3 Guidelines for Selecting an Informative Speech Topic
18.4 Guidelines for Preparing an Informative Speech
19.1 Why Persuade?
19.2 A Definition of Persuasion
19.3 Why is Persuasion Hard?
19.4 Traditional Views of Persuasion
19.5 Constructing a Persuasive Speech
20.1 Inductive Reasoning
20.2 Deductive Reasoning
20.3 Logical Fallacies
21.1 Understanding Special Occasion Speeches
21.2 Types of Special Occasion Speeches
21.3 Special Occasion Preparation
Appendix A: Cultural Diversity in Public Speaking
Appendix B: Succeeding as a College Student
Appendix C: Public Speaking Online
Appendix D: Humor Appendix
Appendix E: APA Citation
Appendix F: References
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