廖益清主編丁建新總主編的《英語公共演講(全
國英語專業博雅繫列教材)》分兩部分。前半部分七
章。第一章講述公共演說的定義及基重要作用；第二
章介紹如何確定公共演講的題目以及如何使演講切合
聽眾需求；第三章從結構上介紹如何展開公開演講；
第四章到第六章討論演講的過程以及兩種不同的演講
（知識介紹型和勸導型）相應的注意事項；最後第七
章講述演講比賽的問題。後半部分則收錄了幾篇英語
演講名篇，內容上既有經典，也有時尚，但都具有很
強的感染力和鮮明的時代感，足為學生學習英語語言
的範本。

Chapter 1 Introduction to Public Speaking
1.1 The Importance of Public Speaking
1.2 The Power of Effective Public Speaking
1.3 Basics to Ensure Effective Public Speaking
1.3.1 Audience Awareness
1.3.2 Clear / Convincing Message
1.3.3 Full Preparation
1.3.4 Positive Delivery
Chapter 2 Focusing the Speech
2.1 Selecting a Topic
2.1.1 Generate Possible Topics
2.1.2 Choose the Right Topic
2.1.3 Limit Your Topic
2.2 Determining the General Purpose
2.2.1 Speeches to Inform
2.2.2 Speeches to Persuade
2.3 Formulating the Specific Purpose
2.4 Wording Your Thesis Statement
Chapter 3 Developing the Speech
3.1 The Body
3.1.1 Main Points
3.1.2 Supporting Materials
3.2 The Introduction
3.2.1 Objectives of the Introduction
3.2.2 Attention Grabbers in Introductions
3.2.3 Sample Introduction with Commentary
3.3 The Conclusion
3.3.1 Functions of the Conclusion
3.3.2 Types of Conclusion
3.3.3 Sample Conclusion with Commentary
3.4 Using Connectives
3.4.1 Transitions
3.4.2 Internal Previews
3.4.3 Internal Summaries
3.4.4 Signposts
Chapter 4 Presenting the Speech
4.1 Presenting with Appropriate Voice
4.1.1 Speaking with Appropriate Volume
4.1.2 Speaking at a Rate Your Audience Can Follow
4.1.3 Speaking with Vocal Variety
4.1.4 Removing Distracting Habits of Your Vocal Delivery
4.2 Presenting with Good Manners
4.2.1 Being Conscious of Your Appearance
4.2.2 Keeping Eye-contact
4.2.3 Using Facial Expression
4.2.4 Using Gestures or Movement
4.3 Using Visual Aids
4.3.1 Media for Visual Aids
4.3.2 Types of Visual Aids
4.3.3 Tips for Using Visual Aids