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Chapter 1

 Section 1.1 Public Speaking in Everyday Living

 Section 1.2 The Basics of Oral Communication

 Section 1.3 The Message Takes Center Stage

Chapter 2

 Section 2.1 Welcome to the Crowd

 Section 2.2 Identifying Your Fears

 Section 2.3 Managing Stage Fright:Strategies That Work

Chapter 3

 Section 3.1  Listening-The Counterpart to Speaking

 Section 3.2 The Trouble With Listening

 Section 3.3 The Responsible Listener

 Section 3.4 When You Are Asked to Evaluate Speeches

Chapter 4

 Section 4.1 Selecting a Topic

 Section 4.2 Selecting a Purpose

 Section 4.3 Developing a Thesis Statement

Chapter 5

 Section 5.1 Organizing an Informative Speech

 Section 5.2 The Art of Persuasion

 Section 5.3 Entertaining Speeches:Speaking at Special Occasions

Chapter 6

 Section 6.1  Research Your Topic

 Section 6.2 Effective Research

 Section 6.3 Conducting an Interview

Chapter 7

  Composing Your Speech

 Section 7.1 Creating a Custom-Made Outline

 Section 7.2 Supporting Your Main Idea

 Section 7.3 Adding Your Unique Style

Chapter 8

 Section 8.1 Introductions and Attention Grabbers

 Section 8.2 Memorable Conclusions

 Section 8.3 Road Signs: Transitions in the Speech

Chapter 9

 Section 9.1  Projecting Your Voice

 Section 9.2 Gestures, Movement, and Eye Contact

 Section 9.3 Conveying a Professional Image

 Section 9.4 Practice Makes Perfect

Chapter 10

 Section 10.1 Visual Aids as Support

 Section 10.2 Types of Visual Aids

 Section 10.3 Incorporating Visual Aids in Your Speech