Public Speaking for Modern Learners: Self-Assurance, Adaptability, and Professional Growth
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Description
Public Speaking for Modern Learners provides a practical, streamlined approach to oral communication in social and professional settings. It presents public speaking as an extension of everyday interaction, emphasizing clarity, adaptability, and purpose. Attention is given to overcoming anxiety, developing a confident presence, and crafting messages that are organized, engaging, and audience-centered. The book highlights the importance of research and practice, while exploring both informal and formal speaking situations. It concludes with a focus on professional communication, preparing readers to navigate presentations and workplace interactions.
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Document Type
Book
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7936/e5k8-hj76
ISBN
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-941823-26-2 / PDF ISBN: 978-1-941823-27-9
Language
English (en)
Publication Date
5-1-2026
Publisher
WashU Libraries
City
St. Louis (Mo.)
Disciplines
Communication | Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Cruz, Joe, "Public Speaking for Modern Learners: Self-Assurance, Adaptability, and Professional Growth" (2026). Books and Monographs. 71.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/books/71
Comments
Published by Scholarly Communications and Digital Publishing, WashU Libraries, Washington University in St. Louis, with funding from the DI2 Accelerator Award for Open Education Resources.