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Communication: History and Forms
The Communication Process
Communication Competence
Perception Process
Perceiving Others
Communication Principles
Perceiving and Presenting Self
Improving Perception
Functions of Language
Using Words Effectively and Affectively
Language, Society, and Culture
Developing Your Ability to Use Effective Language in Public Speaking
Principles and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
Types of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication Competence
Nonverbal Communication in Context
The Importance of Practicing Delivery
Understanding How and Why We Listen
Improving Listening Competence
Listenable Messages and Effective Feedback
Listening in Public Speaking Settings
Value of Public Speaking in Your Life
Foundations of Culture and Identity
Exploring Specific Cultural Identities
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication Competence
Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Conflict and Interpersonal Communication
Emotions and Interpersonal Communication
Self-Disclosure and Interpersonal Communication
Foundations of Relationships
Communication and Friends
Communication and Families
Romantic Relationships
Relationships at Work
The Dark Side of Relationships
Understanding Small Groups
Small Group Development
Small Group Dynamics
Group Member Roles
Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
Leadership and Small Group Communication
Anxiety and Public Speaking
What is Public Speaking?
Understanding the Process of Public Speaking
Getting Started in Public Speaking
Psychographic Characteristics
The Importance of Audience Analysis
Demographic Characteristics
Contextual Factors of Audience Analysis
Getting Started with Your Topic and Purpose
Formulating a Specific Purpose Statement
Formulating a Central Idea Statement
Problems to Avoid with Specific Purpose and Central Idea Statements
Primary and Secondary Research
Research on the Internet
Conducting Your Own Research
Accessing Information Through a Library
Why We Need Organization in Speeches
Patterns of Organization
Connective Statements
Outlining
Why Supporting Materials are Needed
Types of Supporting Materials
Attention Factors and Supporting Material
General Guidelines for Introductions and Conclusions
Structuring the Introduction and Examples
Structuring the Conclusion and Examples
What Are Presentation Aids?
Functions of Presentation Aids
Types of Presentation Aids
Using Presentation Slides
Low-Tech Presentation Aids
What is an Informative Speech?
Types of Informative Speeches
Guidelines for Selecting an Informative Speech Topic
Guidelines for Preparing an Informative Speech
Why Persuade?
A Definition of Persuasion
Why is Persuasion Hard?
Traditional Views of Persuasion
Constructing a Persuasive Speech
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Logical Fallacies
Understanding Special Occasion Speeches
Types of Special Occasion Speeches
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 (is that anything like the funny bone?)
Appendix E: APA Citation
Appendix F: References
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