# Speech 101: Introduction to Public Speaking for Social Justice

- By: Carolyn Stevenson
- Publisher: City Colleges of Chicago
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- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)
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This text addresses the theory and practice of oral communication including the development of poise and confidence, delivery, and speech organization. Emphasis is placed on public speaking practice, small group discussion, and development of standards of criticism.