public speaking

A four-part reference guide for speakers featuring a collection of alphabetically arranged quotations, definitions, anecdotes, and other trivia; a thesaurus of descriptions, symbols, synonyms, and antonyms for over 1,000 words; an almanac of speech lead-ins based on specific days and dates; and helps for special occasions.

Offers tips to young students on how to write and deliver a speech, discussing the importance of knowing the purpose of the speech, choosing a topic, getting the audience's attention, writing the opening, building the body of the speech, creating a strong ending, and rehearsing.

Offers tips on how to prepare and deliver a speech and discusses debating strategies and rules of parliamentary procedure.

A guide to writing and delivering a speech, from choosing a topic, through research and doing a draft, to actual delivery.

Provides easy-to-follow instructions for writing speeches and debates with tips for choosing a topic, research, organization, making a presentation, and persuading an audience.

Discusses the importance of good communication skills in the workplace, explaining how to write and speak with confidence, and looking at other areas of effective communication.

Reesa's delight in winning the junior high school essay contest vanishes as soon as she learns she is expected to read her essay to an audience of 500 people.

Discusses different types of presentations and how to prepare for them.

The author offers a comprehensive look into the art of storytelling discussing specific stories and revealing her passion for her craft.