Full Description
Most visual, easiest to use With its powerful visual design and comprehensive scope, the DK Guide to Public Speaking, 2/e, is an easy-to-navigate resource that will equip students with the tools to be effective public speakers. Based on extensive research and usability studies, this full-color, tabbed, spiral-bound guidebook gives students the practical information they seek, supported with the concepts and theories instructors want.MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the Ford-Brown program that will help enhance students' presentation skills. With MediaShare, students can post and share videos of their speeches for peer commenting and instructor commenting and grading. Also, interactive videos provide students with the opportunity to evaluate speeches. Online self-assessments and pre- and post-tests help students assess their comfort level with public speaking and their knowledge of the material. Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below:0205980929 / 9780205980925 DK Guide to Public Speaking Plus NEW MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205890857 / 9780205890859 NEW MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205930131 / 9780205930135 DK Guide to Public Speaking
Contents
TAB 1Chapter 1: Overview of Public SpeakingUsing the skillsThe process of communicating Be a successful public speaker Overcome a fear of public speaking Be an ethical public speaker The creative process for public speaking Learning with this book Chapter 1 Review Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Audience and SituationWhy you need to know your audience and situation What you need to know about your audience Traits to investigate What you need to know about the situation Analyze the audience and situation Adapt to your audience and situation Chapter 2 Review Chapter 3: Selecting Your Topic and PurposeSelect a topic Narrow your topic Create a central idea Construct a working outline Chapter 3 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 1 TAB 2: ResearchingChapter 4: Locating Support MaterialsThe Internet Using the Internet to access libraries The library On the Internet and in libraries Interviews Surveys Researching effectively Chapter 4 Review Chapter 5: Selecting and Testing Support MaterialsTypes of support materials Determine types of sources to use Evaluate support materials Use materials effectively Cite sources orally Chapter 5 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 2 TAB 3: CreatingChapter 6: Outlining Your SpeechParts of an outline Create an effective outline Types of outlines Link your speech parts Cite sources in your outline Create a source page Chapter 6 Review Chapter 7: Organizing the Speech BodyOrganizational strategies Make a speech out of a strategy Chapter 7 Review Chapter 8: Introducing and Concluding Your SpeechWhat an introduction should do Attention-getters Organizing an introduction What a conclusion should do "WOW" statements Organizing a conclusion Chapter 8 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 3 TAB 4: PresentingChapter 9: Using Language SuccessfullyWhat makes language important Using language effectively Boosting your distinctiveness Chapter 9 Review Chapter 10: Delivering Your SpeechElements of vocal delivery Elements of physical delivery Methods of delivery Preparing for an extemporaneous speech Preparing for a mediated presentation Chapter 10 Review Chapter 11: Using Presentation AidsTypes of presentation aidsDetermine what presentation aids you need Methods for displaying aids Crafting an effective aid Using presentation software Using aids successfully Chapter 11 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 4 TAB 5: Listening & EvaluatingChapter 12: ListeningWhy listening is important The process of listening Types of listening What can prevent listening Helping your audience listen How you can listen more effectively Chapter 12 Review Chapter 13: Evaluating SpeechesWhy evaluation is important Evaluating speeches Who evaluates your speech Chapter 13 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 5 TAB 6: Speaking to InformChapter 14: The Informative SpeechThe process for informative speaking What informative speaking is Choose an informative topic Research the informative speech Construct an informative outline Organize the body of the speech The introduction and conclusion Sample preparation outline for an Informative speech Prepare to present your speech Evaluate an informative speech Chapter 14 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 6 TAB 7: Speaking to PersuadeChapter 15: Tools for PersuadingWhat persuasive speaking is What a persuasive speech should do Traditional appeals Modern appeals Parts of an argument Types of arguments Chapter 15 Review Chapter 16: The Persuasive SpeechThe process for persuasive speaking Choose a persuasive topic Research the persuasive speech Construct a persuasive outline Organize the body of the speech The introduction and conclusion Sample preparation outline for a persuasive speech Prepare to present your speech Evaluate a persuasive speech Chapter 16 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 7 TAB 8: Speaking on Special OccasionsChapter 17: Speeches for Special EventsThe process for special occasion speaking Special occasion speech purposes Writing a special occasion speech Types of special occasion speeches Chapter 17 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 8 TAB 9: Speaking in Professional & Group SettingsChapter 18: On-the-Job SpeakingCreating a business presentation Communicating in a meeting Communicating in an interview Communicating in a review Chapter 18 Review Chapter 19: Speaking in Small GroupsWhat a small group is Roles in a small group How groups make decisions or solve problems How groups present findings Chapter 19 Review Practical Pointers for Tab 9
