The Speaker's Compact Handbook

by Sprague, Jo

• ISBN13: 9780495565499
• ISBN10: 0495565490
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2008-01-29
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

THOMSON ADVANTAGE BOOKS: THE SPEAKER'S COMPACT HANDBOOK, Second Edition, equips you with the essential information, tips, and tools you need to be an effective public speaker. Its spiral-bound, quick-reference format makes the handbook easy to use. And because each of its succinct chapters can stand alone, you can jump exactly to the topic you need to help you create a great speech. Two simple features--Key Points and Checklists--help you stay on track throughout the speech-building process. In addition to the material within the handbook, online interactive tools like Speech Builder Express 3.0, InfoTrac® College Edition, and WebTutor help further develop your public speaking skills.

Table of Contents

Approaching Public Speaking

Understanding Speaking

Listening

Speaking Ethically

Overcoming Fear of Speaking

Tailoring Your Speech to its Context

Analyzing Speech Contexts

Educational Context

Workplace Context

Civic and Political Context

Social and Ceremonial Context

Planning Your Speech

Managing Your Preparation Time

Topic Selection and Analysis

Analyzing Your Audience

Finding and Using Resources

Having a Research Strategy

Finding Print, Internet, and Other Electronic Materials

Interviewing People About Your Topic

Identifying and Recording Evidence

Organizing Your Ideas and Information

Exploring Your Ideas and Potential Points

Choosing Points That Work

Arranging Points

Outlining

Building Sound Arguments

Getting Your Ideas Across

Developing Informative Strategies

Developing Persuasive Strategies

Presenting Your Reasoning

Using Motivational Appeals

Establishing Credibility

Designing Presentation Aids

Crafting Your Speech

Selecting Your Mode of Delivery

Using Language Effectively

Capturing Attention and Interest

Creating Effective Introductions and Conclusions

Linking Speech Components

Practicing Your Speech

Presenting Your Speech

Achieving Effective Vocal Delivery

Achieving Effective Physical Delivery

Using Your Presentation Aids

Answering Questions

Annotated Sample Outline and Speech

Citation Guidelines

Common Pronunciation Errors and Common Usage Errors

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