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9780415802321

Straight Talk: Oral Communication for Career Success

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  • ISBN13:

    9780415802321

  • ISBN10:

    0415802326

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-11-24
  • Publisher: Routledge

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Straight Talk: Oral Communication for Career Success is a fresh new approach that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence. This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the speech communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether talking person to person, in a group, or in front of an audience, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective speaking, handling conversations, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal presentations. A fresh new approach, Straight Talk: Oral Communication for Career Success that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence. This text provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the speech communication skills essential for life and work success. Whether talking person to person, in a group, or in front of an audience, plenty of practical applications give hands on experience in: practicing effective speaking, handling conversations, participating in teams, and gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal presentations. Straight Talk: Oral Communication for Career Success also helps students prepare for competitive events and includes the Presents the 5 Step Strategic Communication tactics students can immediately apply and practice communications skills.

Table of Contents

About the Authorsp. vi
Introduction to the Straight Talk Model: Discovering a Strategic Approachp. 1
Define Context Before Speaking or Participatingp. 25
Consider Your Media, Source, and Timing Optionsp. 55
Select and Organize Your Message Contentp. 74
Enhance Your Message with Powerful Support Materialp. 107
Deliver Your Message with Confidence and Impactp. 138
Contribute to Effective Meetingsp. 168
Participate in Effective Conversations and Interviewsp. 197
Evaluate Feedback for Continued Successp. 232
Reference Toolp. 252
Notesp. 268
Indexp. 271
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