Public Speaking: Choices and Responsibility

Packed with the latest research and hands-on applications, Keith/Lundberg's PUBLIC SPEAKING: CHOICES AND RESPONSIBILITY, 3rd Edition, equips you with everything you need to become an excellent public speaker. Based on rhetorical theory, it focuses on the role of choices and civic engagement/responsibility throughout--emphasizing the importance of civility in public discourse. It describes the audience as a public to which the speaker belongs, rather than as a separate entity defined only by demographics. Completely up to date, the 3rd Edition includes discussions on fake news, a new section covering lightning talks and an entire chapter devoted to special kinds of speeches, including TED Talks, PechaKucha, poetry slams and more.Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.