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Speak with Confidence: A Practical Guide

Speak with Confidence: A Practical Guide


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Speak with Confidence gives readers the skills they need to communicate quickly, confidently, and effectively. Filled with engaging anecdotes, cartoons, and examples, Speak with Confidence is a practical and approachable public speaking text that both engages the reader in the material and also teaches them important speech lessons. Using a down-to-earth, conversational style that speaks to the reader and not at them, this text builds speechmaking confidence and offers all of the necessary skills for communicating effectively.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview The Common Good Sounding Off Don't Be Shy Be More Assertive Making Business and Social Contacts What This Course Can Do for You What's This about Ethics? Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview In the Spotlight Know Your Subject Ice Cubes in the Stomach Front and Center Be Sure to Use Correct English Grammar Say It Without Words Platform Etiquette Take Note Question-and-Answer Session Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 3: You Don’t Have to Say It to Convey It Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview What Is Nonverbal Communication? How We Communicate Without Words Other Codes We Cannot Not Communicate Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 4: You Can Overhear, but You Cannot Overlisten Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Communication Activities Listening as an Intellectual Activity Reasons for Listening How to Be a Better Listener Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 5: Make It Clear, concise, Correct,...and Cohesive Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Clear and Understandable Language Your Voice Breathing Pronunciation Articulation, or Diction Rate of Speaking Pauses Pacing Expression Oral Visualization Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 6: Know Your Listeners and Speak Their Language Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Audience Analysis Language and Your Future Comparison Between Oral and Written Communication Command of the Language Use Nonsexist Language Putting Words into Sentences Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 7: Selecting a Speech Topic and Doing Research Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Criteria for Selecting a Topic Selecting Material and Narrowing the Topic Doing Research Preparing a Bibliography Taking Notes Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 8: Putting It All Together Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Preparing an Outline The Body of Your Talk The Introduction to Your Talk The Conclusion to Your Talk The Title of Your Talk Transitions, or Connecting Links Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 9: Delivering Your Speech Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Speaking Extemporaneously Oral Visualization Other Methods of Delivery "Practice is Nine-Tenths" Coping with Nerves Developing Style and Confidence As a Speaker Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 10: Let’s Be Informative Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Knowledge Is Power Some Purpose of Informative Talks Some Major Types of Informative Talks Four Principles of Learning How To Select a Topic Getting Into Your Informative Talk Moving into the Main Discussion Winding Up Your Informative Talk A Sample Informative Speech with Outlines Some Suggested Topics for Informative Talks Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 11: Let’s Be Persuasive Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview The Importance of Persuasive Speaking The Purposes of Persuasive Speaking Analyzing Your Audience Speech Strategy How to Select a Topic Electronic Media and Library Methods of Persuasion A Sample Persuasive/Nominating Speech with Outlines Some Suggested Topics for Persuasive Talks Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 12: A Sight and Sound Choice Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview How Visuals Can Aid You Consider the Impact of Audiovisual Aids Igniting Your Presentations Adding Sight and Sound to Your Presentations The Demonstration Talk Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 13: Saying a Few Words...Very Few Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Giving a Short Talk How to Make an Announcement How to Introduce a Speaker How to Present an Award How to Accept an Award How to Make a Nominating Speech How to Give an Installation Speech The Eulogy or Special-Tribute Speech How to Propose a Toast Testing ...1...2...3...4 In Conclusion Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 14: Let’s Meet and Discuss It Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Getting Involved Reflective or Critical Thinking Types of Small-Group Discussion The Panel Discussion The Symposium The Lecture The Round-Table Discussion The Brainstorming Session The Buzz Session The Meeting The Committee You As the Group Leader The Correct Form of Address Let’s Go to Work What Employers Look For How to Sell Yourself to a Prospective Employer Research the Company and Position Job Interviews Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Chapter 15: What Do You Say After You Say “Hello”? Chapter Objectives Chapter Preview Conversation Some Keys to Good Conversation Suggestions to Improve Your Conversational Ability How to Start a Conversation How to Make Social and Business Contacts How to Express Sympathy and Emotional Support How to Talk on the Telephone Quick Clicks Things to Discuss in Class What Do You Remember From this Chapter? Vitalize Your Vocabulary Appendix A: Speeches to Study General Norman Schwarzkopf: General Schwarzkopf’s Speech to the U.S. Congress John F. Kennedy: “Ich Bin ein Berliner” John F. Kennedy: Address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association Martin Luther King, Jr.: “I have a Dream” Mark Twain: “Mark Twain’s First Appearance” President George W. Bush’s Speech on Terrorism Appendix B: Suggested Speech Topics More Topic Suggestions for an Informative Talk More Topic Suggestions for a Persuasive Talk More Topic Suggestions for a Demonstration Talk Appendix C: Common Sexist Words and Phrases and Suggested Nonsexist Alternatives Appendix D: Commonly Mispronounced Words Glossary Index


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780205498864
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Pearson
  • Height: 233 mm
  • No of Pages: 464
  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Weight: 690 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0205498868
  • Publisher Date: 20 Aug 2007
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Practical Guide
  • Width: 191 mm


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