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This brief, skills-focused, and highly interactive presentation of public speaking emphasizes the newest research methods and critical listening and thinking.   The Essential Elements of Public Speaking is a concise exploration of the ins and outs of public speaking and makes a clear link between theory and practice–all in only twelve chapters.   This affordable Books à la Carte Plus Edition features the exact same content from our traditional textbook in a convenient, notebook-ready loose-leaf format – allowing students to take only what they need to class. As a bonus, the Books à la Carte Plus Edition is accompanied by a full-color, laminated Study Card that’s a perfect tool to help students prepare for exams, plus an access code to the MyLab for this course.

Table of Contents:
Welcome to Public Speaking. 1. Introducing Public Speaking. Studying Public Speaking. Managing Your Apprehension. Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech: In Brief. 2. Listening and Criticism. Listening to Speeches. Criticizing Speeches. 3. Selecting Your Topic, Purpose, and Thesis. Your Topic. Your Purpose. Your Thesis. 4. Analyzing and Adapting to Your Audience. Audiences and Audience Analysis. Analyzing Audience Sociology. Analyzing Audience Psychology. Analysis and Adaptation during the Speech.   5. Using Supporting Materials and Visual Aids. Examples. Narration. Testimony. Statistics. Presentation Aids. 6. Organizing Your Speech. The Body of the Speech. Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions. Outlining the Speech. 7. Wording Your Speech. How Language Works. Choosing Words. 8. Delivering Your Speech. Methods of Delivery Effective Vocal Delivery. Effective Bodily Action. Rehearsal: Practicing and Improving Delivery. 9. Informing Your Audience. Guidelines for Informative Speaking. Informative Speeches of Description. Informative Speeches of Definition. Informative Speeches of Demonstration. 10. Persuading Your Audience. Goals of Persuasion. Guidelines for Persuasive Speaking. Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Fact. Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Value. Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy. 11. Speaking on Special Occasions. The Speech of Introduction. The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance. The Speech to Secure Goodwill. The Speech of Dedication. The Commencement Speech. The Eulogy. The Farewell Speech. The Toast. The Special Occasion Speech in Cultural Perspectives. 12. Speaking in Small Groups. Small Groups. Problem Solving in Groups. Members and Leaders in Small Groups. Presenting the Group’s Thinking. Bibliography. Index.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780205488025
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0205488021
  • Publisher Date: 30 Dec 2005
  • Binding: SA
  • Weight: 703 gr


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