The Speaker's Handbook

by Sprague,Jo

• ISBN13: 9780495095859
• ISBN10: 0495095850
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2007-02-21
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

As the first text of its kind, THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK has established itself as both an invaluable reference for the individual speaker and an excellent textbook for use in the public speaking course. Sprague and Stuart give careful consideration to key cultural, educational, and technology trends to provide not only exceptionally efficient blocks of text that reflect the most recent research, but also abundant examples-including a new collection of sample speeches. Each chapter within THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK'S eight tabbed parts can stand alone, enabling you to quickly consult just the section of the text most pertinent to their immediate needs. This Eighth Edition, now full-color throughout and bound with a durable plastic "comb" binding, offers new features such as Key Point boxes and Checklists, as well as new illustrations and other graphics that bring the material to life. This edition is further enhanced by a robust suite of online resources, including a fully interactive electronic version of the text and an integrated online study system that provides personalized learning plans designed to help you use your study time as efficiently and effectively as possible!

Table of Contents

Foundation

Understanding Speaking

Listening

Speaking Ethics

Overcoming Fear of Speaking

Preparation

Planning

Topic Selection and Analysis

Audience Analysis

Research

Organization

Transforming Ideas Into Speech Points

Organizing Points

Outlining

Connectives

Introductions

Conclusions

Development

Supporting Materials

Reasoning

Language and Style

Attention and Interest

Credibility

Motivational Appeals

Informative Strategies

Persuasive Strategies

Presentation

Modes of Delivery

Practice Sessions

Vocal Delivery

Physical Delivery

Presentation Aids

Adapting to the Speech Situation

Answering Questions

Contexts

Educational Context

Workplace Context

Social and Ceremonial Context

Civic and Political Context

Sample Speeches

Student speakers

Non-student speakers

Additional Speaker Resources

Guide to Common Pronunciation and Usage Errors

Glossary

References

Index

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