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Know What I'm Saying…?!? Basics of Speech Communication is not your typical college textbook. Featuring a design based on student feedback and in-depth research, Know What I'm Saying…?!? shifts the traditional paradigm for an introductory public speaking textbook for Millennial & Generation X learners. Key Features – ""Know What I'm Saying…?!? Basics of Speech Communication:"" introduces a new textbook layout paradigm shift that encourages reading by introducing a scaffold layout aligning closer to Millennial preferences and style of learning as outlined in ongoing research. includes built in student and instructor assessments based on Blooms Taxonomy criteria. blends pedagogy and andragogy to meet Millennial learning styles and preferences. guides students through an assessment of their personal communication style and its origins in order to provide a more critical awareness of how they might approach speechwriting. encourages students to think critically about each concept as they read by posing short comprehension questions called ""Share Your Understanding."" introduces public speaking as a tool used to satisfy a communicator's practical goal of compliance gaining; to be heard and understood; also to avoid misunderstanding others. condensed to seven chapters which allows students adequate time to study and conceptualize each aspect of speechwriting & delivery before the first speech assignments are given. includes eight speech assignments, six outline templates, informative & persuasive speech examples, grading rubrics, peer critique forms, self-reflection forms, and active learning assignments – every tool required for instructors and students to journey through an introductory speech course with ease. student and instructor tested, evaluated, polished, and approved over the past three years.

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Author:   Victoria Nabors
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   Fifth Edition
ISBN:  

9781524984991

ISBN 10:   152498499
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   03 April 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable  
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Table of Contents

Study using your learning style How to study college textbooks Chapter 1 Human Communication Studies Chapter 2 Introduction to Public Speaking Chapter 3 Common Types of Speech Presentations & Anxiety Annotated Informative Speech Example Annotated Causal Speech Example Annotated Persuasive Speech Example Chapter 4 Four Steps to Writing a Basic Speech Chapter 5 Delivering Your Speech Chapter 6 Make Your Speech Engaging: Visual Aids & Creative Language Chapter 7 Persuasive Strategies & Methods (six persuasive outlines) Appendix A Speech Assignments, Rubrics, Peer Critique Forms, Self-Reflection Forms, and Example Speeches #1 Self-Introduction Speech #2 Informative Speech #3 Informative Symposium Speech #4 Informative Process Demonstration Speech #5 Persuasive Speech: General Issues #6 Tribute Speaking Exercise #7 Informative Speech: Concept (category = cause) #8 Final Exam Speech: Persuasive - Controversial Issues Appendix B Active Learning Assignments #1 Listening/Activity Teams #2 Student as Teacher #3 Critique of an Outside Speaker #4 Critique of Video Taped Speaker: Ted Talks #5 Tribute Speaking Exercise #6 Impromptu Speaking Exercise #7 Small Group Panel Discussion #8A DEBATE FACT LOG: Used During a Debate #8B Debate Team: Score Rubric Photo Credits References Index

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