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PublisherMcgraw-Hill Education

ISBN-100078036828

ISBN-139780078036828

eBay Product ID (ePID)160132676

Product Key Features

Number of Pages432 Pages

Publication NamePublic Speaking for College and Career

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPublic Speaking

Publication Year2012

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

AuthorHamilton Gregory

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight23.4 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number10

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2012-020023

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromCollege Freshman

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal808.5/1

Grade ToCollege Freshman

Table Of ContentChapter 1: Introduction to Public Speaking Benefits of a Public Speaking Course The Speech Communication Process The Speaker''s Responsibilities Speech Introducing Yourself or a Classmate Quick Guide to Public Speaking Chapter 2: Managing Nervousness Reasons for Nervousness The Value of Fear Guidelines for Managing Nervousness Chapter 3: Listening Introduction to Listening The Problem of Poor Listening Skills How to Listen Effectively The Listener''s Responsibilities Speech Evaluations Chapter 4: Reaching the Audience The Audience-Centered Speaker Getting Information about the Audience Audience Diversity Audience Knowledge Audience Psychology The Occasion Adapting during the Speech Chapter 5: Selecting Topic, Purpose, and Central Idea Selecting a Topic The General Purpose The Specific Purpose The Central Idea Overview of Speech Design Chapter 6: Finding Information Finding Materials Efficiently Misconceptions about Research Searching Electronically Libraries The Internet Field Research Saving Key Information Appendix: Tips for Finding Materials Chapter 7: Evaluating Information and Avoiding Plagiarism Being an Honest Investigator Finding Trustworthy Information Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Analyzing Internet Sites Avoiding Plagiarism Chapter 8: Supporting Your Ideas Reasons for Using Support Materials Types of Support Materials Sample Speech with Commentary: No Laughing Matter Chapter 9: Presentation Aids Advantages of Visual Aids Types of Visual Aids Media for Visual Aids Preparing Visual Aids Presenting Visual Aids Communicating in Other Channels Appendix: How to Avoid "Death by PowerPoint" Chapter 10: The Body of the Speech The Importance of Organization Creating the Body Devising Main Points Organizing Main Points Selecting Support Materials Supplying Transitions Simplifying the Process Chapter 11: Introductions and Conclusions Introductions Conclusions Sample Introduction and Conclusion: Danger in the Bathroom Chapter 12: Outlining the Speech Guidelines for Outlining Parts of the Outline Sample Outline with Commentary: "Not as Healthy as They Sound" Speaking Notes Controlling Your Material Sample Speech as Presented: "Not as Healthy as They Sound" Chapter 13: Wording the Speech The Power of Words Finding the Right Words Using Appropriate Words Using Words Accurately Achieving Clarity Using Vivid Language Using Rhetorical Devices Oral versus Written Language Chapter 14: Delivering the Speech The Key to Good Delivery Methods of Speaking Voice Nonverbal Communication The Question-and-Answer Period Practice Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform Goals of Informative Speaking Types of Informative Speeches Guidelines for Informative Speaking Sample Informative Speech: "Gold Fever" Chapter 16: Speaking to Persuade Goals of Persuasive Speaking Types of Persuasive Speeches Patterns of Organization Sample Persuasive Speech: "House Arrest" Chapter 17: Persuasive Strategies Knowing Your Audience Building Credibility Providing Evidence Using Sound Reasoning Appealing to Motivations Arousing Emotions Sample Persuasive Speech: "Sleep Deficiency" Chapter 18: Special Types of Speeches Entertaining Speech Speech of Introduction Speech of Presentation Speech of Acceptance Speech of Tribute Inspirational Speech Chapter 19: Speaking in Groups Meetings Group Presentations Appendix Informative Speech: "One Slip--and You''re Dead" Natalia Payne Speeches Online

SynopsisPublic Speaking for College & Career is an integrated program that helps students practice, build confidence, and achieve success in public speaking, both in the classroom and beyond. Connect Public Speaking provides students a wealth of resources to prepare and plan speeches, while LearnSmart--McGraw-Hill's proven adaptive learning system--guides them toward mastery of key course concepts. Additionally, Connect's highly flexible speech capture tool saves instructors valuable time in managing assignments and evaluating student speeches. Taking a practical, accessible, and non-intimidating approach to public speaking, Public Speaking for College & Career presents numerous stories, examples, activities, and concrete techniques to show students how to achieve clarity and confidence during the speeches they must give in college, in their careers, and in their communities., Public Speaking for College & Career is an integrated program that helps students practice, build confidence, and achieve success in public speaking, both in the classroom and beyond. Connect Public Speaking provides students a wealth of resources to prepare and plan speeches, while LearnSmart--McGraw-Hill s proven adaptive learning system--guides them toward mastery of key course concepts. Additionally, Connect s highly flexible speech capture tool saves instructors valuable time in managing assignments and evaluating student speeches. Taking a practical, accessible, and non-intimidating approach to public speaking, Public Speaking for College & Career presents numerous stories, examples, activities, and concrete techniques to show students how to achieve clarity and confidence during the speeches they must give in college, in their careers, and in their communities."

LC Classification NumberPN4121.G716 2012