The Natural Speaker

by Fujishin, Randy

• ISBN13: 9780137067329
• ISBN10: 0137067321
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-01-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

B> The Natural Speaker, Third Edition, is a concise, practical guide to public speaking. It explores the basic skills necessary to present a speech to any audience in a way that is natural, effective, and rewarding. This book is designed to enhance and improve natural speaking strengths, as it provides a basic knowledge of speech construction, practice, and delivery. The Natural Speaker features a warm, simple and humorous writing style, while presenting the fundamental concepts and skills required in effective speaking. Emphasizes the real-life application of communication skills and attitudes. Contains and sample speeches and outlines. New chapter on Giving Your First Speech prepares speakers for their first speech. New sections include Internet research, computer-generated presentational aids, Monroe's Motivated Sequence, and cultural considerations in audience analysis. For anyone who will be giving a speech or presentation.

Table of Contents

Communicating with Others: Your Most Important Skill

What Is Communication?

The Six Components of Communication

The Principles of Communication

Attitude Is More Important Than Aptitude

Communication Skills for Your Life

Giving Yourself Permission: Welcoming a New You

The Only Way We Grow

Giving Yourself Permission to Make Mistakes

A Permission List for Speakers

Giving Yourself Permission to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking

Why Are You So Nervous?

Public Speaking Is Different from Conversation

Some Encouraging Words about Stage Fright

Will I Ever Get Rid of These Butterflies?

Adventure and Growth, Not Safety

Giving Your First Speech: Beginning Your Journey

Your First Speech

Public Speaking

Four Speaking Methods

Your Message

Your Speech Organization

Your Delivery

Helpful Hints for Your First Speech

Selecting Your Topic: Choosing Your Path

Brainstorming Possible Topics

Determining Your Speaking Purpose

Determining Your Specific Purpose

Selecting Your Main Points

Analyzing Your Audience

Speech Preparation Questionnaire

Gathering Your Material: What You Sow is What You Reap

What to Look For

Where to Look for Speech Information

How to Record Your Speech Information

Organizing Your Speech: Keeping it Simple

Speech Organization

The Body

The Introduction

The Conclusion

Constructing Your Speech Outline

Sample Outline

Delivering Your Speech: Being Yourself

Characteristics of Good Delivery

Elements of Good Delivery

Speech Practice

Speaker Evaluation

Listening to Others Speak

Informing Your Audience: Teaching Others

Goals of Informative Speaking

Designs for Informative Speaking

Language Use for Informative Speaking

Types of Informative Speeches

Answering Questions from the Audience

Sample Informative Speech Outline

Persuading Your Audience: Changing Others

Basics of Persuasion

Aristotle's Three Persuasive Proofs

Types of Persuasive Speeches

Sample Persuasive Speech Outline

Becoming a Speaker: A Lifelong Journey

Two Ways of Viewing Public Speaking

Benefits of Becoming a Lifelong Speaker

Developing the Heart of a Speaker

Final Communication Activity: Impromptu Speaking

Index

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