Mastering Public Speaking: The Handbook

An adaptation of Mastering Public Speaking 6e, this handbook provides the reader with a 2-color, less costly alternative to the 4-color book in a reference format, enabling quick and easy access to information. This book equips the reader with a firm grounding in the “hows” and “whys” of public speaking by providing an ideal balance of theory and skills while placing important emphasis on critiquing, ethics, and critical thinking.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1        An Introduction to Public Speaking 1.1       Why Study Public Speaking? 1.2       Definitions of Communication 1.3       Levels of Communication 1.4       Elements of Communication 1.5       The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker   Chapter 2        The Ethics of Public Speaking 2.1       Definition of Ethics 2.2       Principles of Ethics 2.3       Ethical Speaking 2.4       Ethical Listening 2.5       Fair Use Guidelines 2.6       Plagiarism   Chapter 3        Speaking Confidently 3.1       Recognize That Speaker Nervousness Is Normal 3.2       Control Speaker Nervousness 3.3       Learn How to Build Speaker Confidence 3.4       Prepare Your First Speech   Chapter 4        Responding to Speeches 4.1       The Importance of Listening 4.2       Listening versus Hearing 4.3       The Process of Listening 4.4       Obstacles to Effective Listening 4.5       Promoting Better Listening 4.6       Critiquing Speeches 4.7       Acting on Criticism   Chapter 5        Analyzing Your Audience 5.1       Recognize the Value of Audience Diversity 5.2       Analyze Your Audience before the Speech 5.3       Analyze Your Audience during the Speech 5.4       Analyze Your Audience after the Speech   Chapter 6        Selecting Your Speech Topic 6.1       Generate Ideas 6.2       Select Your Topic 6.3       Focus Your Topic 6.4       Determine Your General Purpose 6.5       Formulate Your Specific Purpose 6.6       Word Your Thesis Statement 6.7       Develop Your Speech Title   Chapter 7        Researching Your Topic 7.1       Assess Your Personal Knowledge 7.2       Develop Your Research Plan 7.3       Collect Your Information 7.4       Record Your Information 7.5       Conclude Your Search   Chapter 8        Supporting Your Speech 8.1       Purposes of Supporting Materials 8.2       Types of Supporting Materials 8.3       Tests of Evidence 8.4       Evaluating Electronic Information 8.5       Citing Your Sources   Chapter 9        Organizing the Body of Your Speech 9.1       Formulate an Organizing Question 9.2       Divide the Speech into Key Ideas 9.3       Develop the Key Ideas 9.4       Connect the Key Ideas   Chapter 10      Introducing and Concluding Your Speech 10.1     Organize the Introduction of the Speech 10.2     Organize the Conclusion of the Speech   Chapter 11      Outlining Your Speech 11.1     Functions of Outlining 11.2     Principles of Outlining 11.3     Stages of Outlining   Chapter 12      Wording Your Speech 12.1     Functions of Language 12.2     Principles of Effective Language Use   Chapter 13      Delivering Your Speech 13.1     Principles of Nonverbal Communication 13.2     Methods of Delivery 13.3     Qualities of Effective Delivery 13.4     Elements of Vocal Delivery 13.5     Elements of Physical Delivery   Chapter 14      Using Presentational Aids 14.1     The Importance of Using Presentational Aids 14.2     Types of Presentational Aids 14.3     Projection of Visual Aids 14.4     Designing Visual Aids 14.5     Strategies for Using Presentational Aids   Chapter 15      Speaking to Inform 15.1     Characteristics of a Speech to Inform 15.2     Informative Speech Topics 15.3     Guidelines for Speaking to Inform 15.4     Annotated Sample Speech: The Amish: Seeking to Lose the Self   Chapter 16      The Strategy of Persuasion 16.1     The Importance of Persuasion 16.2     A Definition of Persuasion 16.3     Types of Influence 16.4     Types of Persuasive Speeches 16.5     Persuasive Speaking Strategies   Chapter 17      The Structure of Persuasion 17.1     Making and Refuting Arguments 17.2     Types of Argument 17.3     Fallacies of Argument 17.4     Selecting Propositions for Persuasive Speeches 17.5     Monroe’s Motivated Sequence 17.6     Annotated Sample Speech: Sustainable Giving   Chapter 18      Speaking on Special Occasions 18.1     The Speech of Introduction 18.2     The Speech of Presentation 18.3     The Acceptance Speech 18.4     The Speech of Tribute 18.5     The Speech to Entertain 18.6     The Impromptu Speech 18.7     The Question–Answer Period   Appendix A: Developing and Delivering Team Presentations Preparing a Team Presentation Brainstorm about the Topic Do Some Exploratory Research Discuss and Divide the Topic into Areas of Responsibility Research Your Specific Topic Area Draft an Outline of Your Content Area Discuss How All the Information Interrelates Finalize Presentation Procedures Plan the Introduction and Conclusion of the Presentation Prepare and Practice Your Speech Rehearse and Revise the Presentation Delivering a Team Presentation   Appendix B: Sample Speeches Renaissance Fairs: The New Vaudeville, Melissa Janoske Steganography: Hidden Messages, Tiffanie K. Petrin A Sign of the Times, Jared J. Johnson How Old Is He Anyway? Aging the Whitetail Buck, Darla Goodrich Persuasive Speech, Gene Fox Speech of Tribute to Charles M. Schulz, Edwin C. Anderson, Jr. I Have a Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.   Glossary Endnotes Name Index Subject Index