Public Speaking: Choices and Responsibility
William M. Keith; Christian O. LundbergSinopsis
Combining the latest research with hands on applications Keith Lundberg s PUBLIC SPEAKING CHOICES AND RESPONSIBILITY 3rd Edition delivers a practical and up to date public speaking text based on rhetorical theory It emphasizes the role of choices and civic engagement responsibility throughout Giving students valuable insight it describes the audience as a public to which the speaker belongs rather than as a separate entity defined only by demographics The third Edition includes an emphasis on the importance of civility in public discourse as well as a discussion about fake news and a new section covering lightning talks An entire chapter is devoted to special kinds of speeches like TED Talks PechaKucha poetry slams and more Combining current research with best practices the text equips students with the tools to become excellent public speakers