The Speaker’s Handbook

by Sprague, Jo; Stuart, Douglas

• ISBN13: 9780155081376
• ISBN10: 0155081373
• Format: Digital
• Copyright: 1999-07-26
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

The fifth edition of The Speaker's Handbook has been substantially streamlined and updated. Responding to the notion of a handbook as a reference tool, sections not heavily used by readers of prior editions have been deleted and some chapters have been combined. The sample speeches in the new appendix are brief examples of the major types of speeches given in academic and non-academic settings. Particular emphasis has been placed on including new electronic and telecommunication tools available for speakers, ranging from Internet research to presentational software. These innovations have been here long enough now, so the text does not just celebrate their availability but provides cautions about using them uncritically or inappropriately.

Table of Contents

Part 1. Preparation	1	(80)
Chapter 1. Understanding Speaking	3	(14)
Chapter 2. Planning	17	(8)
Chapter 3. Topic Selection and Analysis	25	(19)
Chapter 4. Audience Analysis	44	(14)
Chapter 5. Research	58	(15)
Chapter 6. Overcoming Fear of Speaking	73	(8)
Part 2. Organization	81	(66)
Chapter 7. Transforming Ideas into Speech Points	84	(12)
Chapter 8. Arranging Points	96	(9)
Chapter 9. Outlining	105	(14)
Chapter 10. Transitions	119	(5)
Chapter 11. Introductions	124	(15)
Chapter 12. Conclusions	139	(8)
Part 3. Development	147	(160)
Chapter 13. Supporting Materials	150	(19)
Chapter 14. Reasoning	169	(39)
Chapter 15. Language and Style	208	(18)
Chapter 16. Attention and Interest	226	(11)
Chapter 17. Credibility	237	(8)
Chapter 18. Motivational Appeals	245	(12)
Chapter 19. Informative Strategies	257	(6)
Chapter 20. Persuasive Strategies	263	(21)
Chapter 21. Speaking Ethics	284	(10)
Chapter 22. Guidelines for Special Occasions	294	(13)
Part 4. Presentation	307
Chapter 23. Modes of Delivery	311	(10)
Chapter 24. Practice Sessions	321	(15)
Chapter 25. Vocal Delivery	336	(15)
Chapter 26. Physical Delivery	351	(7)
Chapter 27. Adapting to the Speech Situation	358	(8)
Chapter 28. Visual Aids	366	(11)
Chapter 29. Answering Questions	377