Cengage Advantage Books: The Speaker’s Compact Handbook (with SpeechBuilderExpress™ and InfoTrac)

by Sprague, Jo; Stuart, Douglas

• ISBN13: 9780495000068
• ISBN10: 049500006X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2005-02-01
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Using this affordable Thomson Advantage Book's version of THE SPEAKER'S COMPACT HANDBOOK (WITH SPEECHBUILDER EXPRESS AND INFOTRAC) you'll master the skills you need to become an effective public speaker. This textbook's stand-alone chapters make it easier for you to find the information you need. With the InfoTrac College Edition online university library and the online SpeechBuilderExpress speech outlining program to help guide you, have the tools you need to succeed!

Table of Contents

Approaching Public Speaking

Understanding Speaking

Listening

Speaking Ethically

Overcoming Fear of Speaking

Tailoring Your Speech to its Context

Analyzing Speech Contexts

Educational Context

Workplace Context

Civic and Political Context

Social and Ceremonial Context

Planning Your Speech

Managing Your Preparation Time

Topic Selection and Analysis

Analyzing Your Audience

Finding and Using Resources

Having a Research Strategy

Finding Print, Internet, and Other Electronic Materials

Interviewing People About Your Topic

Identifying and Recording Evidence

Organizing Your Ideas and Information

Exploring Your Ideas and Potential Points

Choosing Points that Work

Arranging Points

Outlining

Building Sound Arguments

Getting Your Ideas Across

Developing Informative Strategies

Developing Persuasive Strategies

Presenting Your Reasoning

Using Motivational Appeals

Establishing Credibility

Designing Presentation Aids

Crafting Your Speech

Selecting Your Mode of Delivery

Using Language Effectively

Capturing Attention and Interest

Creating Effective Introductions and Conclusions

Linking Speech Components

Practicing Your Speech

Presenting Your Speech

Achieving Effective Vocal Delivery

Achieving Effective Physical Delivery

Using Your Presentation Aids

Answering Questions

Appendices

Annotated Sample Outline and Speech

Citation Guidelines

Common Pronunciation Errors and Common Usage Errors

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