Overview

An adaptation of Mastering Public Speaking 6e, this handbook provides the reader with a 2-color, less costly alternative to the 4-color book in a reference format, enabling quick and easy access to information. This book equips the reader with a firm grounding in the “hows” and “whys” of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphasis on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking.

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Author:   George L. Grice ,  John F. Skinner
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780205747078

ISBN 10:   0205747078
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   13 May 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Public Speaking 1.1 Why Study Public Speaking? 1.2 Definitions of Communication 1.3 Levels of Communication 1.4 Elements of Communication 1.5 The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker Chapter 2 The Ethics of Public Speaking 2.1 Definition of Ethics 2.2 Principles of Ethics 2.3 Ethical Speaking 2.4 Ethical Listening 2.5 Fair Use Guidelines 2.6 Plagiarism Chapter 3 Speaking Confidently 3.1 Recognize That Speaker Nervousness Is Normal 3.2 Control Speaker Nervousness 3.3 Build Speaker Confidence 3.4 Prepare Your First Speech Chapter 4 Responding to Speeches 4.1 The Importance of Listening 4.2 Listening versus Hearing 4.3 The Process of Listening 4.4 Obstacles to Effective Listening 4.5 Promoting Better Listening 4.6 Critiquing Speeches 4.7 Acting on Criticism Chapter 5 Analyzing Your Audience 5.1 Recognize the Value of Audience Diversity 5.2 Analyze Your Audience before the Speech 5.3 Analyze Your Audience during the Speech 5.4 Analyze Your Audience after the Speech Chapter 6 Selecting Your Speech Topic 6.1 Generate Ideas 6.2 Select Your Topic 6.3 Focus Your Topic 6.4 Determine Your General Purpose 6.5 Formulate Your Specific Purpose 6.6 Word Your Thesis Statement 6.7 Develop Your Speech Title Chapter 7 Researching Your Topic 7.1 Assess Your Personal Knowledge 7.2 Develop Your Research Plan 7.3 Collect Your Information 7.4 Collect and Evaluate Internet Resources 7.5 Record Your Information 7.6 Conclude Your Search Chapter 8 Supporting Your Speech 8.1 Purposes of Supporting Materials 8.2 Types of Supporting Materials 8.3 Tests of Evidence 8.4 Citing Your Sources Chapter 9 Organizing the Body of Your Speech 9.1 Formulate an Organizing Question 9.2 Divide the Speech into Key Ideas 9.3 Develop the Key Ideas 9.4 Connect the Key Ideas Chapter 10 Introducing and Concluding Your Speech 10.1 Organize the Introduction of the Speech 10.2 Organize the Conclusion of the Speech Chapter 11 Outlining Your Speech 11.1 Functions of Outlining 11.2 Principles of Outlining 11.3 Stages of Outlining Chapter 12 Wording Your Speech 12.1 Functions of Language 12.2 Principles of Effective Language Use Chapter 13 Delivering Your Speech 13.1 Principles of Nonverbal Communication 13.2 Methods of Delivery 13.3 Qualities of Effective Delivery 13.4 Elements of Vocal Delivery 13.5 Elements of Physical Delivery Chapter 14 Using Presentational Aids 14.1 The Importance of Using Presentational Aids 14.2 Types of Presentational Aids 14.3 Projection of Visual Aids 14.4 Designing Visual Aids 14.5 Strategies for Using Presentational Aids Chapter 15 Speaking to Inform 15.1 Characteristics of a Speech to Inform 15.2 Informative Speech Topics 15.3 Guidelines for Speaking to Inform 15.4 Annotated Sample Speech: Renaissance Fairs: The New Vaudeville Chapter 16 The Strategy of Persuasion 16.1 The Importance of Persuasion 16.2 A Definition of Persuasion 16.3 Types of Influence 16.4 Types of Persuasive Speeches 16.5 Persuasive Speaking Strategies Chapter 17 The Structure of Persuasion 17.1 Making and Refuting Arguments 17.2 Types of Argument 17.3 Fallacies of Argument 17.4 Selecting Propositions for Persuasive Speeches 17.5 Monroe's Motivated Sequence 17.6 Annotated Sample Speech: Sustainable Giving Chapter 18 Speaking on Special Occasions 18.1 The Speech of Introduction 18.2 The Speech of Presentation 18.3 The Acceptance Speech 18.4 The Speech of Tribute 18.5 The Speech to Entertain 18.6 The Impromptu Speech 18.7 The Question-Answer Period Appendix A: Developing and Delivering Team Presentations Preparing a Team Presentation Brainstorm about the Topic Do Some Exploratory Research Discuss and Divide the Topic into Areas of Responsibility Research Your Specific Topic Area Draft an Outline of Your Content Area Discuss How All the Information Interrelates Finalize Presentation Procedures Plan the Introduction and Conclusion of the Presentation Prepare and Practice Your Speech Rehearse and Revise the Presentation Delivering a Team Presentation Appendix B: Sample Speeches Emancipation Complication: Crisis with the Foster Care System, Alicia Watson How Old Is He Anyway? Aging the Whitetail Buck, Darla Goodrich Steganography: Hidden Messages, Tiffanie K. Petrin A Sign of the Times, Jared J. Johnson The Amish: Seeking to Lose the Self, Susan Chontos Speech of Tribute to Timothy J. Russert, Doris Kearns Goodwin I Have a Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr. Glossary Endnotes Name Index Subject Index

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