Cengage Advantage Books,
5th Edition

Jo Sprague, Douglas Stuart, David Bodary

Cengage Advantage Books
ISBN-13: 9781305280281
Copyright 2017 | Published
272 pages | List Price: USD $93.95

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.

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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.

  • Jo Sprague

    Jo Sprague is professor emeritus of Communication Studies at San José State University, where she also served as associate director of the Center for Faculty Development and Support. In addition, she is a former president of the Western States Communication Association. Her research focuses on critiquing, teaching, and the scholarship of speech communications.

  • Douglas Stuart

    Douglas Stuart is Vice President of Technical and Marketing Publications at FirstTel Systems Corporation.

  • David Bodary

    David Bodary is a professor of Communication at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, where he teaches public speaking and coordinates the Service Learning office. He belongs to both the National Communication Association (NCA) and the Central States Communication Association. Dr. Bodary has served in a variety of roles for both organizations and is pleased to have participated in the NCA Learning Outcomes in Communication project. He earned his bachelor's from Eastern Michigan University and a master's and doctorate from Wayne State University.

  • The Fifth Edition features a new special occasion speech from President Barack Obama commemorating Nelson Mandela.

  • All-new student speech excerpts and full speeches enable students to draw inspiration from their peers.

  • New Web Links boxes provide websites where students will find additional information on related topics--equipping them with resources to explore chapter concepts in further detail.

  • All-new illustrations provide vibrant visual representations of key topics.

  • Completely current, the Fifth Edition is packed with new examples, updated content, new Checklists, and up-to-date Key Point boxes throughout.

  • CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: THE SPEAKER'S COMPACT HANDBOOK, 5th Edition includes a new special occasion speech from President Barack Obama commemorating Nelson Mandela.

  • New student speech excerpts and full speeches give you numerous examples of speeches from your own peer group.

  • New Web Links boxes point you to websites where you will find additional information on related topics so you can further explore chapter concepts.

  • New illustrations provide visual representations of key topics--bringing text material to life.

  • Completely current, the Fifth Edition is packed with updated content, Checklists, and Key Point boxes throughout.

  • A brief and handy reference, CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: THE SPEAKER'S COMPACT HANDBOOK presents a distilled version of the most useful advice gleaned from centuries of academic research and decades of practical experience. Easy to store in a backpack, purse, or coat pocket, it provides a quick reference whenever and wherever students need it.

  • Extremely student friendly, the handbook is designed around the five steps of public speaking: Plan, Investigate, Compose, Practice, and Present.

  • Walking students step by step through the entire speech process, the first four chapters encourage students to establish a foundation so they can start thinking about and beginning the task of preparing a speech, Unit 3 encourages them to take time to plan their speech, and in Unit 8 they consider the context in which they will be giving their speech.

  • Quick-access review and organizational tools include Checklists, Key Points, Quick Tips, Web Links, and Critical Thinking questions at the end of each chapter.

  • CENGAGE ADVANTAGE BOOKS: THE SPEAKER'S COMPACT HANDBOOK presents a distilled version of the most useful advice gleaned from centuries of academic research and decades of practical experience--all in a brief, handy reference book. Easy to store in a backpack, purse, or coat pocket, it is a convenient resource whenever and wherever you need it.

  • Helping you at every stage of your speech-making process, quick-reference review and organizational tools include Checklists, Key Points, Quick Tips, Web Links, and Critical Thinking questions at the end of each chapter.

  • Extremely student friendly, the handbook is designed around the five steps of public speaking: Plan, Investigate, Compose, Practice, and Present.

  • Very methodical and purposeful, the handbook begins by encouraging you throughout the first four chapters to establish a foundation for thinking about and beginning the task of preparing a speech. Unit 3 prompts you to take time to plan your speech, and Unit 8 helps you consider the context in which you will be giving your speech.

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