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Product Details:
- ISBN-10 : 9781285159454
- ISBN-13 : 978-1285159454
- Author: Cheryl Hamilton
Think public speaking skills aren’t important? Think again. Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips you with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers abundant practical advice, intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking, and up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. The sixth edition will help you get started with effective public speaking in the very first chapter with information on 11 types of introductory speeches. You’ll learn how to answer interview questions on Skype and prepare video clips for college or job applications. You’ll be able to access how-to videos on your mobile device by scanning QR codes in the book’s Quick Start Guide.
Table of Content:
- Unit 1: Foundations
- Ch 1: Public Speaking: Let’s Start Speaking Now
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Introductory Speeches to Begin Using Immediately
- Sample Student Speech: “Closet Artifacts” by Monica E. Wolfe
- How Public Speaking Benefits Your Life
- How to Select the Right Speech for the Right Occasion
- What Public Speakers Need to Know About the Communication Process
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 2: Building Speaker Confidence
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Understanding Speaker Anxiety
- Managing Situational Anxiety
- Managing Trait Anxiety: Positive Imagery
- Other Methods for Managing Anxiety
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 3: Listening: What Speakers and Listeners Should Know
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Stages of Listening
- Listening Filters
- What Listeners Should Know About Critical Listening
- What Speakers Should Know About Listeners
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 4: Public Speaking: Make Ethics and Technology Work for You
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Ethics: The Public Speaker’s Obligation
- Technology: The Public Speaker’s Opportunity
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Unit 2: Preparing and Presenting
- Ch 5: Analyzing Your Audience and Selecting a Really Great Topic
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Analyzing Your Audience
- Selecting a Really Great Topic
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 6: Researching, Organizing, and Outlining Your Topic
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Researching Your Topic
- Organizing Your Topic
- Outlining Your Topic
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 7: Interesting Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Supporting Materials: Overview
- Verbal Supporting Materials
- Visual Supporting Materials
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 8: Effective Delivery
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Delivery: Selecting the Best Method
- Delivery: Choosing Words Carefully
- Delivery: Adding Power With Stylistic Devices
- Delivery: Adding Polish to Your Presentation
- Practicing Your Speech
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Unit 3: Types of Speeches
- Ch 9: Informative Speaking
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Informative Speaking: Overview
- Sample Demonstration Speech: “Origami for Storytelling” by Cassandra Ferrell
- Tools to Aid Understanding and Memory
- Steps in Preparing an Informative Speech
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 10: Persuasive Speaking
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Persuasion: What It Is and Is Not
- Types of Persuasive Speeches
- Picking Your Persuasive Topic
- Using Good Arguments and Reasoning
- Ethical, Logical, and Emotional Appeals—Use Them Only If You Really Want to Persuade
- Two Persuasive Theories That Can Really Help You
- Sample Persuasive Speech: “Together, We Can Stop Cyber-Bullying” by Adam Parrish
- Final Preparation Tips
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 11: Special Occasion Speaking
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Special Occasion Speaking: An Overview
- Speeches of Introduction
- Award Presentations
- Acceptance Speeches
- Commemorative Speeches
- Sample Speech of Tribute: “My Grandfather, John Flanagan Sr.” by Tara Flanagan
- After-Dinner Speeches
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Ch 12: Group Speaking
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction
- Group Speaking: An Overview
- Effective Speaking in Groups
- Effective Problem Solving in Groups
- Effective Participation and Leadership in Groups
- Final Thought and Evaluation
- Summary
- Key Terms
- Personal Skill Building
- Collaborative Skill Building
- Glossary
- References
- Quiz Answers
- Index
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