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Mastering Public Speaking

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ISBN-10: 0205318088

ISBN-13: 9780205318087

Edition: 4th 2001

Authors: Grice, John F. Skinner

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List price: $65.60
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/10/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 491
Size: 9.75" wide x 7.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English

Preface to the Student
Preface to the Instructor
An Introduction to Public Speaking
Why Study Public Speaking?
Definitions of Communication
Levels of Communication
Elements of Communication
The Public Speaker as Critical Thinker
The Ethics of Public Speaking
Definition of Ethics
Principles of Ethics
Ethical Speaking
Ethical Listening
Fair Use Guidelines
Plagiarism
Speaking Confidently
Recognize That Speaker Nervousness Is Normal
Control Speaker Nervousness
Learn How to Build Speaker Confidence
Prepare Your First Speech
Responding to Speeches
The Importance of Listening
Listening vs. Hearing
The Process of Listening
Obstacles to Effective Listening
Promoting Better Listening
Critiquing Speeches
Acting on Criticism
Analyzing Your Audience
Recognize the Value of Audience Diversity
Analyze Your Audience Before the Speech
Analyze Your Audience During the Speech
Analyze Your Audience After the Speech
Selecting Your Speech Topic
Generate Ideas
Select Your Topic
Focus Your Topic
Determine Your General Purpose
Formulate Your Specific Purpose
Word Your Thesis Statement
Develop Your Speech Title
Researching Your Topic
Assess Your Personal Knowledge
Develop Your Research Plan
Collect Your Information
Record Your Information
Conclude Your Search
Supporting Your Speech
Purposes of Supporting Materials
Types of Supporting Materials
Tests of Evidence
Evaluating Electronic Information
Citing Your Sources
Organizing the Body of Your Speech
Formulate an Organizing Question
Divide the Speech into Key Ideas
Develop the Key Ideas
Connect the Key Ideas
Introducing and Concluding Your Speech
Organize the Introduction of the Speech
Organize the Conclusion of the Speech
Outlining Your Speech
Functions of Outlining
Principles of Outlining
Stages of Outlining
Wording Your Speech
Functions of Language
Principles of Effective Language Use
Delivering Your Speech
Principles of Nonverbal Communication
Methods of Delivery
Qualities of Effective Delivery
Elements of Vocal Delivery
Elements of Physical Delivery
Using Presentational Aids
The Importance of Using Presentational Aids
Types of Presentational Aids
Guidelines for Designing Presentational Aids
Strategies for Using Presentational Aids
Speaking to Inform
Characteristics of a Speech to Inform
Informative Speech Topics
Guidelines for Speaking to Inform
Annotated Sample Speech: The Amish: Seeking to Lose the Self
The Strategy of Persuasion
The Importance of Persuasion
A Definition of Persuasion
Types of Influence
The Pyramid of Persuasion
Types of Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speaking Strategies
The Structure of Persuasion
Making and Refuting Arguments
Types of Argument
Fallacies of Argument
Selecting Propositions for Persuasive Speeches
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Annotated Sample Speech:Diploma Mills
Speaking on Special Occasions
The Speech of Introduction
The Speech of Presentation
The Acceptance Speech
The Speech of Tribute
The Speech to Entertain
The Impromptu Speech
The Question-Answer Period
The Videotaped Speech
Speaking in and as a Group
Small Group Communication and Public Speaking
Small Groups Defined
Types of Groups
Group Discussion and Decision Making
The Group Presentation
Sample Speeches
Renaissance Fairs,Melissa Janoske Critique of Renaissance Fairs,Donika K. Patel Steganography,Tif