iSpeak: Public Speaking for Contemporary Life, 2008 Edition

by Nelson, Paul E.; Titsworth, Scott; Pearson, Judy C.

• ISBN13: 9780073385082
• ISBN10: 0073385085
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Freedom of speech and public speaking are critical components of a healthy democracy.iSpeakpromotes this declaration by using examples that reflect vital personal, social, and political themes that portray campus communities across the country.iSpeakconsistently demonstrates that public communication is directly related to what people care about, what people want, and what people do. Created in response to student and instructor feedback on the importance of visual appeal, brevity, and price, this magazine-like text stresses the importance of public speaking in contemporary life. Through numerous practical and student-centered examples, the book and media program help students become confident and engaged communicators--at school, in the workplace and in the community. By framing most of the examples within seven vital themes of our time,iSpeakprompts students to connect their basic public speaking class directly to issues related to health, education, diversity, the environment, ethics, technology, and democracy.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Preparing Your Presentations

Getting Started

Preparing Your First Presentation

Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Selecting and Arranging Content

Finding Information and Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Speeches

Choosing Your Words

Visual Resources and Presentation Technology

Types of Presentations

Presenting to Inform

Presenting Persuasive Messages

Speaking on Special Occasions

Working and Presenting as a Group

Glossary Credits

Index

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