Synopses & Reviews
Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips students with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING emphasizes critical thinking as it delivers abundant practical advice, intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking, and up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. The sixth edition features a new streamlined organization, a revised initial chapter that gets students speaking right away with 11 types of introductory speeches, and two new chapters (one on ethics and technology in public speaking and another on team presentations). You also have the option of enhancing your students' learning experience with a wealth of technology resources such as CourseMate, which includes access to videos of sample speeches, text-specific study tools, the MindTap Reader interactive eBook, SpeechBuilder Express™ 3.0 speech-outlining program, the InfoTrac College Edition online library, and more.
Synopsis
Think public speaking skills aren't important? Think again. Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips you with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers abundant practical advice, intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking, and up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. The sixth edition will help you get started with effective public speaking in the very first chapter with information on 11 types of introductory speeches. You'll learn how to answer interview questions on Skype and prepare video clips for college or job applications. You'll be able to access �how-to� videos on your mobile device by scanning QR codes in the book's Quick Start Guide.
About the Author
Cheryl Hamilton, an author well known for her writing style and award-winning teaching, understands the importance of communication as a lifelong skill. Also the author of COMMUNICATING FOR RESULTS, she has conducted a number of research studies, including one published in the COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. Dr. Hamilton has presented more than 32 papers at professional conventions, including those sponsored by the National Communication Association, Southwest Educational Research Association, Western Communication Association, and Texas Speech Communication Association. She has conducted seminars for groups such as the National Property Management Association, Bell Helicopter Textron, U.S. Postal Department, North Central Regional Police Academy, and LTV Aerospace. A native of Illinois, she received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University; her master's degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana; and her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas in Denton.
Table of Contents
Part I: FOUNDATIONS. 1. Public Speaking: Let's Start Speaking Now. 2. Building Speaker Confidence. 3. Listening: What Speakers and Listeners Should Know. 4. Public Speaking: Make Ethics and Technology Work for You. Part II: PREPARING AND PRESENTING. 5. Analyzing Your Audience and Selecting a Really Great Topic. 6. Researching, Organizing, and Outlining Your Topic. 7. Interesting Visual and Verbal Supporting Materials. 8. Effective Delivery. Part III: THREE TYPES OF SPEECHES. 9. Informative Speaking. 10. Persuasive Speaking. 11. Special Occasion Speaking. 12. Team Presentations.