Full Description
Providing a quick resource whenever and wherever you need it, CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: THE SPEAKER'S COMPACT HANDBOOK, 5th Edition, equips you with the essential information, tips, and tools you need to be an effective public speaker. Its spiral-bound, quick-reference format makes the handbook easy to use. Each succinct chapter can stand alone, allowing you to easily jump exactly to the topic you need to help you create a great speech. Drawing from academic research and practical experience, the handbook walks you step by step through the entire speechmaking process. Five student-friendly features--Key Points, Quick Tips, Checklists, Web Links, and Critical Thinking Questions--help you stay on track throughout the speech-building process.
Contents
Part I: APPROACHING PUBLIC SPEAKING.
1. Understanding Public Speaking.
2. Listening.
3. Speaking Ethically.
4. Overcoming Fear of Speaking.
Part II: PRESENTING YOUR SPEECH.
5. Vocal Delivery.
6. Physical Delivery.
7. Using Presentation Aids.
8. Answering Questions.
Part III: PLANNING YOUR SPEECH.
9. Your Preparation Schedule.
10. Topic Selection.
11. Audience Analysis.
Part IV: FINDING AND USING RESOURCES.
12. Your Research Strategy.
13. Print, Internet, and Other Electronic Resources.
14. Interviewing People About Your Topic.
15. Identifying and Recording Evidence.
Part V: ORGANIZING YOUR IDEAS AND INFORMATION.
16. Exploring Your Ideas.
17. Choosing Points That Work.
18. Arranging Points.
19. Outlining.
20. Building Sound Arguments.
Part VI: GETTING YOUR IDEAS ACROSS.
21. Informative Strategies.
22. Persuasive Strategies.
23. Reasoning.
24. Motivational Appeals.
25. Credibility.
26. Presentation Aids.
Part VII: CRAFTING YOUR SPEECH.
27. Modes of Delivery.
28. Language and Style.
29. Capturing Attention and Interest.
30. Introductions and Conclusions.
31. Polishing Your Speech.
32. Practicing Your Speech.
Part VIII: SPEECH CONTEXTS.
33. Analyzing Speech Contexts.
34. Educational Context.
35. Workplace Context.
36. Civic and Political Context.
37. Social and Ceremonial Context.
Appendix A: Sample Speeches and Outlines.
Appendix B: Citation Guidelines.
Glossary.
Index.
