Required Textbooks

• eBook: Lucas, S. (2023). The art of public speaking (13th ed.). McGraw Hill Education. ISBN: 9781260412970

Required Hardware

• Headset or Computer Speaker and Computer Microphone for the online meetings
• Computer built-in webcam and microphone
• Adobe Reader if you don't have it installed already. Adobe Reader is free for you to download

Application Software

You are also required to create slides for your speech assignments. You may use Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, or any other program available to you for creating presentations.

• Office 365: Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based cloud service that is free for NOVA students. It is available for both PC and Mac users. The software remains free as long as you are actively enrolled in courses and have paid your tuition. You can access Office 365 by visiting the NOVA Student Software website and following the instructions to log in and set up your account. 
• Google Apps: Your VCCS email is packaged with Google Apps, including Docs, Slides, Calendar, etc. You may check out the main features you have available to use by visiting the Google Apps for Education website.