Speaking with a Purpose
ISBN: 9780205220403 | 0205220401
Edition: 9thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Pub. Date: 1/3/2013
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Provides a concise, practical, and step-by-step approach to public speaking
Speaking with a Purpose is designed to help speakers develop the skills they need to prepare and deliver effective speeches. It is based primarily on a traditional public speaking approach combined with up-to-date communication theory. It is intentionally brief in order to give the reader more time to prepare, practice, and present speeches. Th... MORE
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
- Understand speech purpose and audience response
- Organize, support, and outline their speeches
- Identify persuasive appeals and fallacies
- Understand and practice ethical public speaking
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1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
1. Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Speech Communication
Chapter 2: Audience Analysis
Chapter 3: Determine Your Purpose and Subject
Chapter 4: The Introd... MORE
Chapter 5: Gathering Supportive Material
Chapter 6: Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 7: Organizing the Body of Your Speech
Chapter 8: Delivering Your Speech
Chapter 9: Informing
Chapter 10: Persuasion
Chapter 11: Group Communication
2. Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Speech Communication
The Communicative Act
Communication Models
Communication Breakdowns
Listening
Getting Started
Projecting Confidence
How to Develop Self-Confidence
Visual Imagery for Confidence in Public Speaking
A Script For Using Visual Imagery to Develop Confidence in Speaking
Ethics in Communication
Chapter 2: Audience Analysis
Who Exactly Is My Audience?
What Response Can I Reasonably Expect From My Audience?
Will My Audience Find This Subject Useful?
Will My Audience Find This Subject Interesting?
What Is My Audience’s Knowledge of My Subject?
What Demographic Characteristics Should I Consider about My Audience?
Is My Audience’s Attitude Favorable, Indifferent, or Opposed?
Chapter 3: Determine Your Purpose and Subject
Selecting a Subject
Specific Purpose
The Central Idea
Chapter 4: The Introduction and Conclusion
Objectives of Introductions
Attention Step in Introductions
Types of Conclusions
Sample Full-Sentence Outline for a Speech to Instruct
Introduction and Conclusion Final Thought
Chapter 5: Gathering Supportive Material
Personal Experience and Knowledge
Brainstorming
Clustering
The Library
Research Databases
Advanced Online Searching
Presentations for the 2.0
YouTube
Ethics in Using the Internet
Interviewing
Chapter 6: Supporting Your Ideas
Examples
Explanation
Statistics
Testimony
Comparison and Contrast
Visual Aids
Chapter 7: Organizing the Body of Your Speech
Organizing Your Speech
Planning the Body
Transitions
Chapter 8: Delivering Your Speech
Impromptu Speeches
Manuscript Speeches
Memorized Speeches
Extemporaneous Speeches
Nonverbal Communication
Effective Word Choice
Interestingness
Appropriateness
Using Note Cards
Practicing the Speech
Delivery Distractions
Delivery Pitfalls
Chapter 9: Informing
Demonstration Speeches
Description Speeches
Explanation Speeches
Guidelines for Informative Speaking
Sample Speech to Inform
Chapter 10: Persuasion
Persuasion Defined
Specific Motive Appeals
Fallacies
Types of Persuasive Speeches
Chapter 11: Group Communication
The Functions of Discussion
Types of Discussion
Participating in Discussion
Moderating the Discussion
A Pattern for Problem Solving
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