Confident Public Speaking (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac)

by Sellnow,Deanna D.

• ISBN13: 9780534551926
• ISBN10: 0534551920
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-07
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Previously titled PUBLIC SPEAKING: A PROCESS APPROACH, Deanna Sellnow's CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING, SECOND EDITION distinguishes itself as the introductory text that most effectively presents the process of public speaking and the strategies students can use to become confident public speakers. Student-oriented and reader-friendly, the book offers unique coverage of learning styles as an aspect of audience diversity, as well as its extensive, integrated coverage of overcoming communication apprehension and the significant role ethics plays in public speaking. Changes to the Second Edition include three new types of boxes, even greater attention to ethics, a completely new interior design, and expanded technology offerings that include our Web-based Speech Builder Express. An ancillary CD-ROM and Web site offer adopters an interactive and multimedia enhanced presentation of public speaking principles and skills.

Table of Contents

Preface

About the Author

Understanding Communication Dynamics

Communication and Ethical Public Speaking

Coping Effectively with Public Speaking Anxiety

Your First Speech

Listening and Critiquing Communication

Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches

Selecting and Narrowing Your Topic

Understanding Your Audience

Supporting Your Speech: Evidence and Research

Organizing Your Main Ideas

Making Lasting Impressions: Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining Your Speech

Language and Style Choices in Your Speech

Delivering Your Public Speech

Creating and Using Presentational Aids

Considering Communication Contexts

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking: Types and Designs

Persuasive Strategies

Speaking on Special Occasions

Working and Speaking in Small Groups

Learning Styles Quiz

Speeches for Analysis and Discussion

Glossary

References

Credits

Index

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