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Speaker's Handbook

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ISBN-10: 0534638805

ISBN-13: 9780534638801

Edition: 7th 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Jo Sprague, Douglas Stuart

List price: $133.95
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As the first of its kind for this course, THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK has established itself as both a reference for the individual speaker and an excellent textbook for use in the public speaking course. The new edition of the THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK continues to distinguish itself by providing another innovation -- a new spiral bound, tabbed format. Each of the chapters can stand alone, enabling the speaker to consult only those parts of the book covering the aspects of public speaking with which they need guidance. The new edition also offers expanded and updated research and presentation coverage, a new text-specific CD-ROM with interactivity that guides students through the speech-making…    
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Book details

List price: $133.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 3/26/2004
Binding: Comb Bound 
Pages: 440
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English

Jo Sprague is Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies at San Jose 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 is Vice President of Technical and Marketing Publications at FirstTel Systems Corporation.

Foundation
Introduction
Understanding Speaking
Listening
Speaking Ethics
Overcoming Fear of Speaking
Preparation
Introduction
Planning
Topic Selection and Analysis
Audience Analysis
Research
Organization
Introduction
Transforming Ideas into Speech Points
Arranging Points
Outlining
Transitions
Introductions
Conclusions
Development
Introduction
Supporting Materials
Reasoning
Language and Style
Attention and Interest
Credibility
Motivational Appeals
Informative Strategies
Persuasive Strategies
Adapting to Speaking Contexts
Presentation
Introduction
Modes of Delivery
Practice Sessions
Vocal Delivery
Physical Delivery
Visual Aids
Adapting to the Speech Situation
Answering Questions