Public Speaking: The Evolving Art, 2nd Edition
- Length: 400 pages
- Edition: 2
- Language: English
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: 2011-01-01
- ISBN-10: 049590564X
- ISBN-13: 9780495905646
- Sales Rank: #1591465 (See Top 100 Books)
PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART is the first book and integrated technology package to meet the expectations of today’s students while both preserving and offering innovative variations on the well-respected traditions of public speaking instruction. Throughout the text, readers benefit from the examples of four peer mentors–real people who have successfully completed the public speaking course–via short video segments designed to bring concepts and strategies to life. PUBLIC SPEAKING: THE EVOLVING ART is now available with Speech Studio. Speech Studio is an online video upload and grading program that improves the learning comprehension of public speaking students. This unique resource empowers instructors with new assessment capability applicable for traditional, online, and hybrid courses.
Table of Contents
Part I Getting Started
Chapter 1: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking
Chapter 2: Building Your Confindence
Chapter 3: Ethical Speaking and Listening
Part II Developing and Researching Your Speech
Chapter 4: Developing Your Purpose and Topic
Chapter 5: Adapting to Your Audience
Chapter 6: Researching Your Topic
Chapter 7: Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 8: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
Chapter 9: Beginning and Ending Your Speech
Part III Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas
Chapter 10: Using Language Effectively
Chapter 11: Integrating Presentation Media
Chapter 12: Delivering Your Speech
Part IV Speaking Situations
Chapter 13: Informative Speaking
Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking
Chapter 15: Understanding Argument
Chapter 16: Special Occasion and Group Speaking
Cover Page The study tools you need to succeedin your Communication course! Title Page Copyright Page Brief Contents Contents Videos and Activities Full-length Sample Speeches for Public Speaking: The Evolving Art Note to Instructors Distinctive Features of Public Speaking: The Evolving Art Flexibility A Proven Learning Sequence Unique Tools Developed to Appealto Today’s Students New to This Edition Companion Resources for Students and Instructors Student Resources Instructor Resources Acknowledgments Note to Students About the Authors How to Use This Book A Brief Guide to Successful Public Speaking 1. Determine Your Purpose and Topic 2. Adapt to Your Audience 3. Research Your Topic 4. Organize Your Ideas 5. Practice Your Speech 6. Present Your Speech Part I Getting Started Chapter 1: The Evolving Art of Public Speaking Public Speaking Is an Evolving Art Foundations of Public Speaking Public Speaking Is a Life Skill Public Speaking and Human Communication Today Key Issues for Today’s Public Speaker Introducing the Speech Buddies Summary Chapter 2: Building Your Confindence What Causes Speech Anxiety? The Uncertainties of Public Speaking Strategies for Building Your Confidence Building Your Confidence Before the Day of Your Speech Building Your Confidence on the Day of Your Speech Summary Chapter 3: Ethical Speaking and Listening Codes of Ethics Ethical Communication in the Classroom Public Speaking and Dialogic Ethics Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism Ethics and Cultural Diversity Listening and Public Speaking Listening Effectively to Speeches Summary Part II Developing and Researching Your Speech Chapter 4: Developing Your Purpose and Topic Determining Your General Purpose Brainstorming for Possible Topics Evaluating and Selecting Topic Ideas Identifying Your Specific Purpose Phrasing Your Thesis Building Your Working Outline Summary Chapter 5: Adapting to Your Audience What Is an Audience? Adapting to a Diverse Audience Using Demographic Information Using Psychographic Information Developing an Audience Research Questionnaire Using Audience Research Data in Your Speech Adapting to the Setting Developing Credibility with Your Audience Summary Chapter 6: Researching Your Topic Preparing to Research Your Topic Gathering Research Materials Maximizing Your Search of Library and Internet Resources Conducting Research Interviews Evaluating Your Research Materials Acknowledging Your Sources Research Guidelines Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Chapter 7: Supporting Your Ideas Narratives Examples Definitions Testimony Facts and Statistics Popular Media as Sources of Information Summary Chapter 8: Organizing and Outlining Your Speech The Parts of a Speech Organizing the Body of Your Speech Connecting Your Ideas with Transitions Putting Your Ideas Together: The Complete-Sentence Outline Sample Complete-Sentence Outline for Reviewand Analysis Summary Chapter 9: Beginning and Ending Your Speech Developing Your Introduction Developing Your Conclusion Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Part III Presenting Yourself and Your Ideas Chapter 10: Using Language Effectively Language Basics Language and Culture Language and Gender Spoken versus Written Language Audience-centered Language Guidelines for Using Language in Your Speech Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Chapter 11: Integrating Presentation Media Why We Use Presentation Media Understanding the Basics of Visual Design Using Traditional Visual and Audio Media Using Computer Technology Tips for Using Presentation Media Summary Chapter 12: Delivering Your Speech Selecting a Delivery Method Understanding Factors That Influence Delivery Managing Your Voice During Your Speech Managing Your Body During Your Speech Managing Your Audience During Your Speech Preparing Your Presentation Outline Practicing the Delivery of Your Speech Summary Part IV Speaking Situations Chapter 13: Informative Speaking Characteristics of an Informative Speech Types of Informative Speeches Specific Purposes and Thesis Statements for Informative Speeches Organizational Patterns for Informative Speeches Guidelines for Effective Informative Speeches Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking Defining Persuasion Speeches on Questions of Fact Speeches on Questions of Value Speeches on Questions of Policy Persuading Different Types of Audiences The Ethics of Persuasive Speaking Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Chapter 15: Understanding Argument What Is an Argument? Using Claims Effectively Using Evidence Effectively Using Reasoning Effectively Avoiding Fallacies in Argument Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Chapter 16: Special Occasion and Group Speaking Speeches for Special Occasions Presenting in Small Groups Evaluating Small Group Presentations Speech for Review and Analysis Summary Glossary References Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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