Speaking with a Purpose, 9th Edition

Effective speech making is vital to anyone who needs to get up in   front of an audience. From business people, lawyers, politicians, and clergy to committee chairs, teachers, concerned citizens, and storytellers, competent public speaking is vital to the speaker’s credibility.

This brief, step-by-step approach to the speech making process allows readers to concentrate on the preparation, practice, and presentation without getting bogged down in theoretical discussion. Topics include: getting started, audience analysis, supporting ideas and material, preparation, delivery, and more. Ideal for anyone who has to prepare a speech.