Principles of Public Speaking

by German, Kathleen M.; Gronbeck, Bruce E.; Ehninger, Douglas; Monroe, Alan H.; German, Kathleen M.

• ISBN13: 9780321070159
• ISBN10: 0321070151
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

Principles of Public Speaking has been a best-seller for over half a decade because of its commitment to providing cutting-edge coverage of speech principles, practical concerns, and technology. The book's practical approach to building speaking skills is supported by a framework that emphasizes speaker responsibility, critical thinking and listening, and cultural awareness. It uses examples from college, workplace, political, and social communication to make the study of public speaking relevant and exciting for students, and encourages them to see public speaking as a way to "build community" in today's diverse world. The 14th Edition features a new title and a new lead author, Kathleen German. It also offers students the latest in using technology in speech-making and features a unique integrated text and technology learning system. The textbook and its Companion Website are linked in two ways: through new "Web Exploration" icons in the text margins and through new "Surfing the Web" Internet activities in the end-of-chapter material. The text is also linked to the FREE Speech Writer's Workshop CD-ROM that comes in every new copy of the 14th Edition. CD-ROM icons in the text margins direct students to appropriate parts of the Speech Writer's Workshop CD-ROM where they can engage in interactive worksheets and find extra help on topics. This unique and exciting integration of text and technology engages students while it helps them create more successful speeches.

Table of Contents

Contents	vii
Preface	xvii
PART 1 Public Speaking and Critical Listening
Speechmaking in an Age of Diversity	1	(14)
Getting Started	15	(20)
Critical Listening	35	(14)
Public Speaking and Cultural Life	49	(20)
PART 2 Planning and Preparing Your Speech
Understanding Your Audience	69	(20)
Finding Supporting Materials	89	(18)
Using Supporting Materials	107	(20)
Organizing and Outlining Your Speech	127	(18)
Beginning and Ending Your Speech	145	(22)
PART 3 Presenting Your Speech
Wording Your Speech	167	(22)
Delivering Your Speech	189	(20)
Using Visual Aids	209	(20)
PART 4 Types of Public Speaking
Speeches to Inform	229	(26)
Speeches to Persuade	255	(24)
Argumentation and Critical Thinking	279	(20)
Appendix Speaking at Community-and Group-Centered Events	299	(20)
Credits	319	(2)
Index	321