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    Advanced Public Speaking

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    Lynn Meade, University of Arkansas

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    Publisher: University of Arkansas

    Language: English

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    Reviewed by Carly Middleton, Instructor, Butler University on 8/26/24

    The author has done an exceptional job making this text comprehensive to the needs of advanced public speaking students. Building upon common themes taught in introductory public speaking courses, this text prepares students to ideate, write, and... read more

    Reviewed by Desire Baloubi, Full Professor, Norfolk State University on 11/14/23

    Advanced Public Speaking has comprehensive content in the sense that it covers all imaginable aspects and areas of public speaking. The book includes definitions, steps, processes, ethics, and a myriad of practical examples of speech types from... read more

    Reviewed by Elizabeth Briggs, Instructor, Tidewater Community College on 2/26/23

    The text covers all of the typical topics of a public speaking course. The depth of information for each topic seems appropriate, I do not think students would find it overwhelming. The size of the text seems to be on par with most publisher... read more

    Reviewed by Ron St John, Assistant Professor of Speech, University of Hawaii Maui College on 12/12/22

    This content of the text includes comprehensive information for all areas and ideas of public speaking that would help anyone succeed in a Speech course and public speaking situations in life. There is no index, however, there is a robust search... read more

    Reviewed by Danielle Hartman, Adjunct Instructor, University of Mary Washington on 6/10/22

    This book covers a lot of the various content areas in a comprehensive manner on the topic for novices, students with experience already, and for instructors. Some areas are not or rarely covered in other texts on public speaking. Some areas... read more

    Reviewed by Maryan Ali, Advanced Public Speaking (BETA), Howard University on 1/1/22

    The book is comprehensive and covers a wide range of topics; it is compatible with the 21st-century audience because it has memories videos of real people and real-world scenarios from ordinary people to presidential speeches. The author made a... read more

    Reviewed by Amy Rawson, Professor, Century College on 10/26/21

    I really like the content of this OER textbook. I have looked over many OER textbooks and this one is by far the best. I love how the author organized the content into smaller chunks for students and the information provided was relevant, current,... read more

    Table of Contents

    • I. Writing a Speech
    • II. Presenting a Speech
    • III. Presentation Aids for Speech
    • IV. Speeches
    • V. Considerations for Speech
    • VI. Classroom Activities and Additional Resources

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    About the Book

    This advanced public speaking textbook is designed to encourage you as a speaker and to help you sharpen your skills. It is written to feel like you are sitting with a trusted mentor over coffee as you receive practical advice on speaking. Grow in confidence, unleash your personal power and find your unique style as you learn to take your speaking to the next level--polished and professional.

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    Lynn Meade, University of Arkansas

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