Public Speaking 13th Edition

About the Book

• "The Art of Public Speaking" is a book written by Stephen E. Lucas, Professor of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, with Paul Stob.
• The book is in its thirteenth edition and published by McGraw-Hill Education.
• The book covers various aspects of public speaking, including speech preparation, organization, and presentation.

About the Author

• Stephen E. Lucas is a Professor of Communication Arts and Evjue-Bascom Professor in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
• He has received several awards for his work as a scholar and teacher.
• His books and articles have been recognized for their contribution to the field of communication.

Part One: Speaking and Listening

• Chapter 1: Speaking in Public
  • Public speaking is a valuable skill that can benefit individuals in their personal and professional lives.
  • Developing confidence in public speaking requires practice and preparation.
  • Nervousness is a normal part of public speaking, but it can be managed with techniques such as deep breathing and positive self-talk.
• Chapter 2: Ethics and Public Speaking
  • Ethics play a crucial role in public speaking, and speakers should strive to be honest, respectful, and responsible in their communication.
  • Plagiarism is a serious ethical violation in public speaking, and speakers should always give credit to their sources.
• Chapter 3: Listening
  • Listening is an essential skill that complements public speaking.
  • Good listeners are active, attentive, and open-minded, and they avoid distractions and biases.
• Chapter 4: Giving Your First Speech
  • The first speech is an important milestone in a public speaking course.
  • Speakers should prepare thoroughly, practice their delivery, and be open to feedback and improvement.

Part Two: Speech Preparation: Getting Started

• Chapter 5: Selecting a Topic and a Purpose
  • Choosing a topic and purpose is a critical step in speech preparation.
  • Speakers should consider their audience, purpose, and topic when selecting a topic.
• Chapter 6: Analyzing the Audience
  • Understanding the audience is essential for effective public speaking.
  • Speakers should consider demographic and situational factors when analyzing their audience.
• Chapter 7: Gathering Materials
  • Research is a critical step in speech preparation.
  • Speakers should use a variety of sources, including books, articles, and interviews, and evaluate their credibility.
• Chapter 8: Supporting Your Ideas
  • Speakers should use evidence and supporting materials to strengthen their arguments.
  • Examples, statistics, testimony, and other forms of evidence can be used to support a speaker's claims.

Part Three: Speech Preparation: Organizing and Outlining

• Chapter 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech
  • Organization is crucial for a clear and effective speech.
  • Speakers should use main points, supporting materials, and connectives to organize their speech.
• Chapter 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech
  • The introduction should grab the audience's attention, establish credibility, and preview the speech.
  • The conclusion should summarize the main points and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
• Chapter 11: Outlining the Speech
  • Outlining is a useful tool for organizing and preparing a speech.
  • Speakers should use a preparation outline and a speaking outline to guide their speech.

Part Four: Presenting the Speech

• Chapter 12: Using Language
  • Language is a powerful tool in public speaking.
  • Speakers should use language accurately, clearly, vividly, and appropriately to engage their audience.
• Chapter 13: Delivery
  • Delivery is a critical aspect of public speaking.
  • Speakers should consider their voice, body language, and eye contact when delivering their speech.
• Chapter 14: Using Visual Aids
  • Visual aids can enhance a speech and engage the audience.
  • Speakers should use visual aids strategically and effectively to support their message.### The Art of Public Speaking: Overview and Updates
• The book is a leading college textbook on public speaking, widely used in the United States and around the world.
• The thirteenth edition has been fully updated to include new chapter on presenting online speeches, new full student speeches, and improved coverage of introduction and conclusions.

Key Features of the Thirteenth Edition

• A new chapter on presenting online speeches, including guidance on adapting to online speaking environments and using online presentation software effectively.
• 11 new full student speeches, including two new speeches of self-introduction, two new informative speeches, a new persuasive speech, a new commemorative speech, and a new online speech.
• Over 60 speech excerpts, fully integrated into the eBook, to illustrate specific skills and concepts from the text.
• Improved coverage of introduction and conclusions, including new sample introductions and conclusions with commentary.
• Fresh real-world examples throughout the chapters to demonstrate the importance of public speaking in school, business, and social settings.
• Updated discussion of audience analysis, including changes in audience demographics and public attitudes.

Connect and Instructor Resources

• McGraw-Hill Connect is a homework and learning management solution that utilizes learning science and award-winning adaptive tools to improve student results.
• SmartBook provides an interactive reading experience that helps students study more efficiently through adaptive highlighting and review.
• Connect eBook makes it easy for students to access their study material on smartphones and tablets.
• Insight Analytics provides instructors with easy-to-read reports on individual students, the class as a whole, and specific assignments.
• LearnSmart Reports identify areas where students need improvement and provide information on student progress and performance.
• Speech Capture allows instructors to evaluate student speeches using fully customizable rubrics and create peer review assignments.

Support and Resources

• Connect integrates with Learning Management Systems (LMS) for single sign-on and automatic syncing of grades.
• Comprehensive service, support, and training are available throughout every phase of implementation.
• Tutorials and online resources are available to help instructors use Connect effectively.### Our Digital Faculty
• Consultants and Student Ambassadors offer insight into how to achieve the results instructors want with Connect
• A note from the author highlights the importance of good readers and contributors

Resources for Instructors

• Annotated Instructor’s Edition provides teaching aids for each chapter, cross-referenced with Connect, the Instructor’s Manual, and other supplements
• Instructor’s Manual contains suggested course outlines, speaking assignments, chapter outlines, supplementary exercises, and teaching tips
• Test Bank furnishes 3,000 exam questions based on The Art of Public Speaking
• PowerPoint Slides with Video Clips provide chapter highlights for creating focused lesson plans
• Teaching Public Speaking Online manual includes new and revised chapter exercises and discusses performance analytics and approaches to blended and online classrooms
• Instructor’s Resource CD-ROM provides digital access to the Instructor’s Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoint Slides, Teaching Public Speaking Online, and other resources
• Speeches for Analysis and Discussion DVD contains 45 full-length student speeches, including 11 new ones, with paired needs improvement and final version presentations

The Power of Public Speaking

• Public speaking is a vital means of communication throughout history
• Pericles stated that one who forms a judgment on any point but cannot explain it clearly might as well never have thought at all on the subject
• Many influential people have used public speaking to spread their ideas and influence, including Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, and Malala Yousafzai

Developing Confidence in Public Speaking

• Developing confidence in public speaking can help in various situations, such as job interviews, business meetings, and community life
• Public speaking is a way to express ideas and make an impact on issues that matter in society
• It offers an opportunity to make a difference and change the world in some small way

The Tradition of Public Speaking

• Public speaking has been taught and studied around the globe for thousands of years
• The oldest known handbook on effective speech was written on papyrus in Egypt 4,500 years ago
• Eloquence was highly prized in ancient India, Africa, and China, as well as among the Aztecs and other pre-European cultures of North and South America
• Aristotle’s Rhetoric is still considered the most important work on its subject, and many of its principles are followed by speakers and writers today

Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation

• Conversation skills, such as organizing thoughts logically and tailoring messages to the audience, are also applicable to public speaking
• Public speaking involves using these skills to communicate effectively to a larger audience

This quiz is based on the 13th edition of The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas. It covers various aspects of public speaking, including principles, techniques, and applications.