Speak with Confidence A Practical Guide

by Vasile, Albert J.

• ISBN13: 9780205378005
• ISBN10: 0205378005
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-03
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The 9th Edition of Speak with Confidence gives students the skills they need to communicate quickly, confidently, and effectively. Filled with engaging anecdotes, cartoons, and examples, this text is a practical and approachable public speaking text that not only engages students in the material but also teaches them important speech lessons. Using a down-to-earth, conversational style, Speak with Confidence contributes to building students' speechmaking confidence and offers students all of the necessary skills for communicating effectively in the 21st century. New to the 9th Edition: bull; bull;Enhances student learning with the new feature QUICKCLICKS, which provides web links to additional resources on the web at the end of every chapter. bull;Reaches out to international and other non-native English speakers with expanded information on intercultural and multicultural communication, new sections on ";cultural respect"; and ";international conversation taboos,"; and new coverage of the importance of listening. bull;Features significantly updated information on using technology to conduct research and cite sources, and on using visual aid technology (including PowerPoint) to complement a presentation. bull;Incorporates new sections on ";Platform etiquette,"; ";The Correct Address,"; and expanded coverage of outlining and using note cards, giving students additional practical skills and strategies for speaking confidently. Vasile 9e SMP Page 1 of 1

Table of Contents

1. I Just Can't Wait to Take This Course.

2. Your First Talk: I'd Like to Introduce Myself.

3. You Don't Have to Say It to Convey It.

4. You Can Overhear, but You Can't Overlisten.

5. Make It Clear, Concise, Correct…and Cohesive.

6. Know Your Listeners and Speak Their Language.

7. Selecting a Topic and Doing Research.

8. Putting It All Together.

9. Delivering your Speech.

10. Let's Be Informative.

11. Let's Be Persuasive.

12. Show and Tell...Adding Sight to Sound.

13. Saying a Few Words...Very Few!

14. Let's Meet and Discuss It.

15. What Do You Say After You Say “Hello” ?

Appendix A: Speeches to Study.

Appendix B: Suggested Speech Topics.

Appendix C: Common Sexist Words and Phrases and Suggested Nonsexist Alternatives.

Appendix D: Some Commonly Mispronounced Words.

Glossary.