Mastering Public Speaking, MySpeechLab Edition

by Grice, George L.; Skinner, John F.

• ISBN13: 9780205594054
• ISBN10: 0205594050
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: SCHOLG

Summary

ActiveBooks are designed with learning success in mind. A unique combination of print and electronic materials, ActiveBooks provide a trueactivelearning experience. ActiveBooks have built in self-assessment at the end of every main heading in the book as well as end of chapter practice tests. Combined with the individualized study plan found in MySpeechLab, these assessments provide a wide range of focused learning opportunities. Grice & Skinner, Mastering Public Speaking 6e, in brief: Mastering Public Speakingequips readers with a firm grounding in the "hows" and "whys" of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphases on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking. Written in a casual, lively style and clearly organized, this sixth retains its popular and distinctive emphasis on the ethical contract between speaker and listener and on the value of critiquing speeches to improve one's own skills. Readers learn how to think critically as they choose speech topics, conduct research, organize content, select language, manage nervousness, and deliver speeches. See Grice & Skinnerrs"s Mastering Public Speaking 6e for a complete description of the text.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Public Speaking

Why Study Public Speaking?

Definitions of Communication

Levels of Communication

Elements of Communication

The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker

Summary Exercises

The Ethics of Public Speaking

Definition of Ethics

Principles of Ethics

Ethical Speaking

Ethical Listening

Fair Use Guidelines

Plagiarism

Summary Exercises

Speaking Confidently

Recognize That Speaker Nervousness Is Normal

Control Speaker Nervousness

Learn How to Build Speaker Confidence

Prepare Your First Speech

Summary Exercises

Responding to Speeches

The Importance of Listening

Listening vs. Hearing

The Process of Listening

Obstacles to Effective Listening

Promoting Better Listening

Critiquing Speeches

Acting on Criticism

Summary Exercises

Analyzing Your Audience

Recognize the Value of Audience Diversity

Analyze Your AudienceBeforethe Speech

Analyze Your Audienceduringthe Speech

Analyze Your Audienceafterthe Speech Summary

Practice Critique: Evaluating a Speakerrsquo;s Audience Analysis Exercises

Selecting Your Speech Topic

Generate Ideas

Focus Your Topic

Determine Your General Purpose

Formulate Your Specific Purpose

Word Your Thesis Statement

Develop Your Speech Title

Summary

Practice Critique: Evaluating Titles Exercises

Researching Your Topic

Assess Your Personal Knowledge Develop Your Research Plan Collect Your Information Record Your Information Conclude Your Search Summary

Practice Critique: Evaluating Research Exercises

Supporting Your Speech

Purposes of Supporting Materials

Types of Supporting Materials

Tests of Evidence

Evaluating Electronic Information

Citing Your Sources

Summary

Practice Critique: Evaluating Evidence Exercises

Organizing the Body of Your Speech.

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