Full Description
Debuting in its first edition, THINK Public Speaking uses the popular magazine-style format of Pearson's THINK series and blends the how and why of effective public speaking into a highly visual, reader-friendly overview. THINK Public Speaking is a lively, accessible treatment of the core concepts of public speaking, filled with practical advice and examples and grounded in theory and research. THINK Public Speaking provides students with all the essentials for speaking successfully in the classroom and beyond-and at less than half the cost of a traditional text.
Contents
PART IBenefits of Effective SpeakingDefining Public and Presentation SpeakingThe Public Speaking TraditionThe Key Elements and Guiding PrinciplesThe Dynamic Presentation ModelEffective and Ethical Speaking Chapter 2 Speaking with ConfidenceYou Are Not AloneUnderstanding Communication ApprehensionMisconceptions About Speaking AnxietyBuilding ConfidenceReducing Speaking AnxietyPractice Matters Chapter 3 Listening and Critical Thinking The Challenge of ListeningThe Audience's Listening ResponsibilitiesThe Speaker's Listening ResponsibilitiesThe Shared Responsibilities of Speakers and ListenersWhat Is Critical Thinking?The Fallacies of ArgumentCritical Thinking Strategies for Speakers PART II: THINK PREPARATION Chapter 4 Purpose and TopicDifferentiating Types of SpeechesDetermining Your PurposeChoosing an Appropriate TopicBeginning Your Research Now Chapter 5 Audience Analysis and AdaptationFocusing on Your AudienceKnowing Your AudienceGathering Audience InformationAdapting to Your Audience Chapter 6 Speaker Credibility and EthicsThe Power of Speaker CredibilityThe Components of Speaker CredibilityDeveloping Your CredibilityGood Speeches by Good SpeakersThe Good Audience Chapter 7 Speech Setting and OccasionLogisticsMedia SupportOccasionAppearance PART III: THINK CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION Chapter 8 Research and Supporting MaterialSupporting Your ContentTesting Your Supporting MaterialDocumenting Your Content Chapter 9 Organization and OutliningUnderstanding Why Organization MattersDetermining Your Key PointsOutliningUsing the Speech FramerChoosing Organizational PatternsConnecting Your Key PointsOrganizing Creatively Chapter 10 Introductions and ConclusionsIntroductions as Mini-SpeechesWays to BeginStarting StrongConclusions as Mini-SpeechesWays to EndEnding Effectively PART IV: THINK ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE Chapter 11 Engaging LanguageThe Nature of LanguageThe CORE Speaking StylesStylistic DevicesYour Language and Your Audience Chapter 12 Generating Audience Interest Overcoming Audience DisinterestThe Power of StoriesThe Value of HumorThe Benefits of Audience ParticipationThe Advantages of Immediacy Chapter 13 Delivering Your Speech The Role of DeliveryForms of DeliveryUsing Notes EffectivelyComponents of Vocal DeliveryVocal Clarity and CorrectnessComponents of Physical DeliveryMediated Presentations Chapter 14 Presentation Aids The Functions of Presentation AidsTypes of Presentation AidsChoosing the MediumVisual Design PrinciplesDelivering Your Presentation What Is an Informative Speech?Informative Communication StrategiesInsider Secrets of Informative SpeakersInformative Speaking in Action Chapter 16 Speaking to PersuadePersuading OthersBuilding Persuasive ArgumentsThe Elaboration Likelihood Model of PersuasionPersuasive Organizational PatternsPersuasive Speaking in Action Chapter 17 Speaking on Special OccasionsSpecial Occasion SpeechesIntroducing a PresenterToastsEulogiesSales PresentationsHumorous SpeechesQuestion-and-Answer SessionsImpromptu SpeakingSpecial Occasion Speaking in Action Appendix A Speaking in GroupsGroup PresentationsPublic Group PresentationsTeam PresentationsPrivate Group PresentationsCommunicating in Groups Appendix B Sample SpeechesAbraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address George W. Bush, Speech at "Ground Zero"Julie Borchard, The Sound of MuzakRegina Smith, What's Fair Is FairNick Jonas, Diabetes AwarenessHillary Rodham Clinton, Presidential Campaign Concession Speech
