Conclusion

     Public speaking is an important, and some may contend essential, part of communication. It is an inescapable part of modern life, and an essential component of both leadership and good citizenship. The following chapters will provide the necessary details to help you better learn, understand, and practice the essential elements of effective public speaking. For additional information and visual example on the foundation of public speaking, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RANhF66GEio.

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Suggested Websites

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/rihanna-chris-brown-fight-started-text-message-woman-article-1.369542 (2009)
http://www.history.com/topics/columbine-high-school-shootings (2007)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201101/using-effective-nonverbal-communication-in-job-interviews (Riggio, 2011).

 

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