Overview
The Elements of Great Speechmaking provides professionals with the tools necessary to communicate effectively and successfully in the 21st century. This is the only book available that teaches the reader how to innovatively infuse speeches and presentations with the crucial components of drama and intrigue. Because of its balance of philosophy, pragmatism, and substance, The Elements of Great Speechmaking will appeal greatly to professionals in educational, governmental, and corporate organizations.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert V. Smith
Publisher: University Press of America
Imprint: University Press of America
Dimensions:
Width: 16.40cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.70cm
Weight: 0.308kg
ISBN: 9780761828013
ISBN 10: 076182801
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 21 May 2004
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print 
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Presentation Pre-Planning: Assessing the Landscape; Interests and Affiliations of Audiences; Further Expectations and Occasion for the Presentation; Location and Timing of the Presentations Chapter 4 Tools and Materials: Humor, Symbolism, Paradox, Satire, and Double Entendre; Quotes, Anecdotes, Proverbs, and Stories: Quotes; Anecdotes; Proverbs; Stories; Colors, Flags and Territorial Representations, and Logos, Seals, and Symbols: Color Chapter 5 Crafting Presentations: Presentation Approaches; Defining Purposes and Choosing Titles, Topics, and Themes of Presentations; Crafting Presentation Content: Getting Ideas; Expansion and Development of Topics and Themes; Historically Linking Themes Chapter 6 Making Presentations: Presentation Tips and techniques: Final Contacts; Timing of Arrival; Setting Up Equipment; Demeanor, Body Language, and Presentation Techniques; Handling Questions and Comments; Graciously Following-Up Chapter 7 Epilogue Chapter 8 Appendices: Self Deprecatory Humor; Art and Artist References in the Talk: The Art and Science of Personnel Development and Productivity in the Twenty-first Century Workplace; Quotes; Proverbs; Colors and Associated Disciplines, Symbolism, and Virtues; Hi Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Author
Reviews
Add drama and intrigue to speeches using the tools of The Elements of Great Speechmaking: Adding Drama & Intrigue, unique in its approach of encouraging readers to innovatively infuse speeches with drama and intrigue to make them memorable and lively. Philosophy, the elements of crafting content, and examples from teaching courses infuse a title packed with detail on everything from speech content to dress....--Diance C. Donovan Midwest Book Review
It is obvious from reading Smith's book that he not only finds pleasure in speaking, but also enjoys the creative process of planning and preparing each presentation. Smith's book, well grounded in communication principles, is a real gem.--Cheryl Hamilton Communication Education
Author Information
Robert V. Smith is Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Interim Dean at the Honors College, and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. The author holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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