• Focus: Emphasizes ethical considerations in public speaking.
• Approach: Integrates choice-based decision making in speech preparation and delivery.
• Content: Covers topic selection, audience analysis, research, organization, delivery, and critical listening.
• Target Audience: Ideal for introductory public speaking courses.
• Learning Objectives: Develops confident and competent public speakers.
• Pedagogical Features: Includes exercises, examples, and case studies.
• ISBN: 9780357039083

Public Speaking: Choices and Responsibility, 3rd Edition, emphasizes ethical decision-making in public speaking. It equips students with the skills to become confident and ethical communicators by focusing on choice and responsibility. This text provides a comprehensive overview of the public speaking process, from topic selection and research to organization and delivery. Students learn to construct and deliver speeches that resonate with their audience while upholding high ethical standards, empowering them to use their voices responsibly and contribute meaningfully to public discourse.