YOU MEAN I HAVE TO STAND UP AND SAY SOMETHING?

by Joan Detz ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 1, 1986

A brief but comprehensive guide to public speaking for beginners, in situations from classroom book reports to large assemblies, by an experienced professional speech writer and advisor in politics and business. The early part of the book is awkward, with a choppy, informal style, repetitious exhortations to brevity and audience appeal, scoffs at feeble excuses, and gratuitous advice (e.g., return library books on time). But turning to the speech itself, sensible, detailed suggestions are given for different types of introductions and conclusions and for organizing information. The author also offers excellent advice on note preparation, taming nervousness, practicing, the elements of poise, and the pros and cons of specific AV aids. A serviceable introduction, perked up with a few funny anecdotes, to a useful skill too often fraught with worry. The clumsy line drawings add little. Index.

Pub Date: Nov. 1, 1986

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 86

Publisher: Atheneum

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Oct. 15, 1986

Categories: CHILDREN'S