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The lost art of the great speech : how to write it, how to deliver it /

Main Author: Dowis, Richard, 1930-
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Amacom, ℗♭2000.
Subjects:
Public speaking.
ORATORY.
Speeches, addresses, etc.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Public Speaking.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=19120
Related Items: Print version:: Lost art of the great speech.
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1
  • Opportunity Knocks
  • 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Before You Speak
  • 12
  • Chapter 3
  • Preparing to Write
  • 31
  • Chapter 4
  • Outlining and Organizing
  • 46
  • Chapter 5
  • Beginning Well
  • 58
  • Chapter 6
  • The Best of References
  • 75
  • Chapter 7
  • Watch Your Language
  • 88
  • Chapter 8
  • Write It Right, Say It Right
  • 100
  • Chapter 9
  • "Secrets" of the Pros
  • 116
  • Chapter 10
  • Wisdom of the Ages
  • 142
  • Chapter 11
  • Get Personal
  • 158
  • Chapter 12
  • Statistics and Other Lies
  • 173
  • Chapter 13
  • Closing the Speech
  • 186
  • Chapter 14
  • "I have the honor to present ..."
  • 196
  • Chapter 15
  • More Than Words Can Say
  • 210
  • Chapter 16
  • The Final Stages
  • 225
  • Chapter 17
  • And So to Speak
  • 239
  • Appendix
  • A An Editing Checklist for Speech Writers
  • 253
  • Appendix B
  • Resources for Speakers and Speech Writers
  • 255.

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