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    <namePart>Beebe, Susan J.</namePart>
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    <publisher>Allyn &amp; Bacon</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2012</dateIssued>
    <edition>3rd ed.</edition>
    <issuance>monographic</issuance>
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    <extent>xii, 292 p. ; 21 cm.</extent>
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  <abstract>A Concise Public Speaking Handbook emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point in the speech-making process. Using a concise reference format that facilitates quick and easy access to key information, authors Steven and Susan Beebe present a balance of theory and practice to guide students on how to enhance their public speaking skills. By focusing student attention on the dynamics of diverse audiences, ethics, and communication apprehension, the text narrows the gap between the classroom and the real world. The Fifth Edition includes fresh examples throughout to ensure that content is relatable and engaging for students.</abstract>
  <tableOfContents>Speaking in public -- The audience-centered speechmaking process -- Ethics and free speech -- Improving your confidence -- Listening -- Analyzing your audience -- Adapting to your audience as you speak -- Developing your speech -- Gathering supporting material -- Supporting your speech -- Organizing your speech -- Developing an introduction -- Developing a conclusion -- Outlining and editing your speech -- Using words well -- Methods of delivery -- Nonverbal communication -- Verbal communication -- Delivering your speech -- Selecting presentation aids -- Designing and using presentation aids -- Informative speaking -- Understanding principles of persuasive speaking -- Using persuasive strategies -- Speaking on special occasions -- Speaking in small groups.</tableOfContents>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">Steven A. Beebe, Susan J. Beebe.</note>
  <note>Includes bibliographical references and index.</note>
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    <topic>Handbooks, manuals, etc</topic>
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    <topic>Arte de hablar en público</topic>
    <topic>Manuales</topic>
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  <classification authority="lcc">PN 4129.15  B414c 2012</classification>
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  <identifier type="isbn">9780205753703 (spiral)</identifier>
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