Overview
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 and also offers intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking as well as up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. A strong emphasis on visual aids includes an insightful, four-color insert detailing how to get the most from your presentation materials. This edition features extended emphasis on critical thinking skills and student activities, as well as practical application of persuasive speaking theory. With ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, 5e you also have the option of including a wealth of learning resources like Speech Builder Express 3.0 speech-outlining software, InfoTrac® College Edition, sample outlines, and more. It is an invaluable resource at a value price.
Full Product Details
Author: Cheryl Hamilton (Tarrant County College-NE Campus)
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 20.40cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 25.20cm
Weight: 0.784kg
ISBN: 9780495901136
ISBN 10: 049590113
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 07 February 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9781285159454
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
[Essentials of Public Speaking] has a feel of continual development Each chapter builds on the previous and continues forward. It's easy for students to understand and relate to.
Quick Start Guide to Public Speaking. I: FOUNDATIONS. 1. Public Speaking, Ethics, and You. 2. Building Speaker Confidence. 3. Listening: What Speakers and Listeners Should Know. II: PREPARING YOUR SPEECH. 4. Analyzing Your Audience. 5. Selecting, Outlining, and Researching Your Topic. 6. Supporting Your Ideas. 7. Organizing a Successful Speech. III: PRESENTING YOUR SPEECH. 8. Delivering Your Message. 9. Perfecting Language Style. 10. Preparing Effective Visual Aids. IV: TYPES OF SPEECHES. 11. Informative Speaking. 12. Persuasive Speaking: Individual or Team. 13. Persuasive Methods and Theories. 14. Special Occasional Speaking. References. Glossary. Index.
[Essentials of Public Speaking] is written in a straight-forward easy to digest style that presents a difficult topic (speaking in front of people) in a positive, affirming way.
Author Information
Cheryl Hamilton, an author well known for her writing style and award-winning teaching, is professor emeritus at Tarrant County College-NE Campus in the Communication Arts Department where she served as department chair and communication professor and continues to teach each fall semester to stay close to students and try out new textbook material. Her numerous awards -- including the Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Teaching -- show her love of teaching. Although she specialized in business communication and public speaking, Dr. Hamilton taught more than 10 different communication courses. Throughout her career, she served as mentor to many beginning teachers; presented more than 40 papers at national conferences; conducted numerous seminars for large and small corporations; served on multiple educational committees; and authored two additional texts -- THE ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING and COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS. An Illinois native, Dr. Hamilton received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University, her master's degree from Purdue University, and her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas.
