presenters aware that giving an effective presentation requires mastery of a broad range of skills. Students will learn how to choose an appropriate topic, create effective visuals, and design a speech opening. This textbook provides:*helpful analyses of speeches*examination of major speech types, accompanying organizational strategies, and related language use*tips for improving nonverbal behavior*suggestions for speaker-listener interaction*an analysis of ways to qualify claims and strategies for improving them*opportunities for evaluating one's work and the work of others. 

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