Mastering Public Speaking

by George L. Grice, John F. Skinner

Mastering Public Speaking e quips readers with a firm grounding in the “hows” and “whys” of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphases on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking. With this top-selling book, readers learn how to think critically as they choose speech topics, conduct research, organize content, select language, manage nervousness, and deliver speeches. “Theory into Practice” and “Try This,” features help readers understand and apply concepts and strategies of public communication to enhance their speaking competence. Mastering Public Speaking adds interest and relevance to all aspects of the speech-making process.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

447 pages, Paperback

Published March 19, 2006

Reviews

[Andrea Hintz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this years ago and still use what I learned.

[Nat · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read most of it for a speech class so no review

[Reader2007 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for my speech class. It's well written. Everything you would ever want to know about speech. Unfortunately, it's incredibly boring.

[John Dow]

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[Samra · Rating 3 out of 5]

FINALLY finished the class. informative book but not something I would go out of way to read

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think everyone should take a public speaking class. This is a great book.

[Maddy Willow · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very informative, with understandable examples.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

honestly there's not much to say except most of this feels like easy knowledge to come by and it was a boring textbook I just skimmed through most of it