The Speaker'S Handbook

by Sprague, Jo; Stuart, Douglas; Bodary, David

• ISBN13: 9780495567479
• ISBN10: 0495567477
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2008-12-29
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK is an excellent textbook for students in a public speaking course, as well as a practical reference for the independent speaker. Its thorough coverage addresses public speaking fundamentals such as planning, listening, and presentation aids, yet each topic can stand alone, giving readers a convenient reference even when they can't read the entire text. Forward-thinking new coauthor David Bodary joins Jo Sprague and Doug Stuart in this ninth edition of THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK to engage students in active learning beyond the classroom.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundation

Understanding Speaking

Listening

Speaking Ethics

Overcoming Fear of Speaking

Preparation

Planning

Topic Selection and Analysis

Audience Analysis

Research

Organization

Transforming Ideas into Speech Points

Organizing Points

Outlining

Connectives

Introductions

Conclusions

Development

Supporting Material

Reasoning

Language and Style

Attention and Interest

Credibility

Motivational Appeals

Informative Strategies

Persuasive Strategies

Presentation

Modes of Delivery

Practice Sessions

Vocal Delivery

Physical Delivery

Presentation Aids

Adapting to the Speech Situation

Answering Questions

Contexts

Analyzing Speech Contexts

Educational Context

Workplace Context

Social and Ceremonial Context

Civic and Political Context

Leadership Across Contexts

Sample Speeches

Speeches by Student Speakers

Speeches by Public Figures

Additional Resources

Guide to Common Pronunciation and Usage Errors

Glossary of Key Terms

Notes

Index List of Figures and Tables

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