Speaking & Debating

  with style

   by Adrian Pauley & Kevin Ryan

Speaking and Debating is a comprehensive guide for anyone who has to speak in public, whether it be in an organised debate, a formal speech or a 1 minute impromptu speech or interview.

Throughout the book are simple exercises potential speakers can use to practice various techniques and devices.

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       Speaking and Debating Contents

 Part 1: Public Speaking

1 Whenever you stand up to speak

2 Writing to speak

3 Openings

4 Conclusions

5 The plan

6 Support material

7 Devices for speech making

8 Humour

9 The voice

10 Gestures and body language

11 Using notes

12 Preparation checklist

13 Impromptu speaking

14 Speaking formalities

15 Microphones       

 Part 2: Debating

16 Introduction to debating

17 The use of matter

18 Linking it together

19 Manner in debating

20 Method in debating

21 The secrets of rebuttal

22 The reply speech

23 Organising a debate

24 Adjudicating a debate