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Speech Communication Made Simple

by: Dale, Paulette; Wolf, James C.

Speech Communication Made Simple

by: Dale, Paulette; Wolf, James C.

ISBN 13:
9780131955448
ISBN 10:
0131955446
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 04/10/2006
Publisher: Pearson Education ESL

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Summary

Speech Communication Made Simple, 3rd Edition, by Paulette Dale and James C. Wolfe, is a practical course that motivates advanced students to speak confidently and effectively. With its lighthearted and engaging self-help book approach, the text helps students acquire speech communication and listening skills that they can apply immediately and throughout their lives.

Features:

comprehensive coverage of the speech-writing process
expanded section on effective use of eye contact, posture, gestures, and voice
various types of presentation — from impromptu to persuasive
pronunciation and listening tips

New to this edition:

new chapters on how to access and use different media, including the Internet for research and PowerPoint for visual aids
new interactive, communicative activities and exercises

Preface

vii

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Developing Self-Confidence

(24)

Presentation Anxiety

(3)

Speech 1: Self-Introduction

(6)

Method A: Picture Story

(2)

Method B: The Old Bag Speech

(1)

Method C: Speech Preparation Worksheet

(1)

After the Speech

(1)

Speech 2: A Personal Experience

(5)

Speech 3: A Meaningful Object

(3)

Speech 4: A Specific Fear

(2)

Speech 5: A Personal Opinion Speech

(3)

Pronunciation Tip: Sentence Stress

(2)

Delivering Your Message

(17)

Posture Talks

(2)

Look Them in the Eye

(1)

Facial Expressions and Gestures

(3)

Different Modes of Speech Delivery

(1)

Effective Use of Notes

(2)

Are You Asking Me or Telling Me?

(1)

Discard Those Disclaimers and Apologies

(1)

Silence is Golden

(2)

Write for the Ear

(1)

Practice Makes Perfect

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: Intonation

(2)

Putting Your Speech Together

(19)

Preparing the Speech

(4)

Outlines

(7)

Transitions

(7)

Pronunciation Tip: Ending: -ed

(1)

Speaking to Inform

(28)

Preparing for the Informative Speech

(20)

Analyzing Your Audience

(3)

Choosing Your Topic

(1)

Narrowing Your Topic

(3)

Gathering Information

(3)

Preparing Visual Aids

(2)

Organizing Your Speech

(7)

Outlining an Informative Speech

(5)

Actual Sample Speech

(3)

Informative Speech Preparation Worksheet

(1)

Informative Speech Preparation Checklist

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: [o] and [d]

(1)

Using Dynamic Visual Aids

(14)

General Guidelines

(2)

No-Tech Visual Aids

(3)

Low-Tech Visual Aids

(2)

Hi-Tech Visual Aids

(1)

Creating Great PowerPoint Slides

(3)

Tips for Using PowerPoint

100

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: Consonant Clusters

101

(2)

Using the Internet

103

(16)

Search Engines

104

(1)

Meta-Search Engines

104

(1)

Understanding URL Extensions

104

(5)

Subject Search

109

(1)

Keyword Search

110

(1)

Phrase Search

110

(3)

Evaluate a Website

113

(2)

A Word About Plagiarism

115

(1)

Citing Internet Sources

115

(2)

Pronunciation Tip: Syllable Stress in Compound Nouns

117

(2)

Speaking to Persuade

119

(27)

Preparing for the Persuasive Speech

121

(21)

Choosing Your Topic

122

(2)

Determining Your Specific Purpose

124

(3)

Analyzing Your Audience

127

(2)

Gathering Information

129

(1)

Preparing Visual Aids

130

(1)

Organizing Your Speech

131

(5)

Sample Persuasive Speech

136

(6)

Persuasive Speech Preparation Worksheet

142

(2)

Persuasive Speech Preparation Checklist

144

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: Stress in Noun/Verb Pairs

144

(2)

Listening

146

(19)

Listening Self-Evaluation

147

(2)

Bad Listening Habits and Their Cures

149

(5)

Listening Exercises

Comprehend Main Ideas and Details

154

(2)

Take Notes: Outline Main Ideas and Supporting Details

156

(3)

Distinguish Between Facts, Opinions, and Inferences

159

(3)

Get the Gist

162

(1)

Evaluate What You Hear

162

(1)

Follow Oral Directions

163

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: Linking

164

(1)

Participating in Group Discussions

165

(16)

Brainstorming

166

(1)

Path to Successful Problem Solving for Group Discussions

167

(5)

Path to Being an Effective Group Leader

172

(2)

Path to Being a Responsible Group Member

174

(3)

Group Discussion Worksheet

177

(2)

Group Leader Worksheet

179

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: Final Consonants

180

(1)

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

181

(15)

Avoiding Miscommunications

183

(1)

Clarifying the Speaker's Intentions

184

(1)

Jumping to Conclusions and Making Assumptions

185

(1)

The Inference-Observation Confusion

186

(2)

Interpersonal Communication Styles

188

(3)

Direct and Indirect Communication Styles

191

(3)

Pronunciation Tip: [s], [t], and [θ]

194

(2)

Understanding Intercultural Communication

196

(13)

Ethnocentricity

198

(1)

Stereotypes

199

(2)

Color Symbolism Across Cultures

201

(1)

Cultural Differences in Communication

202

(1)

Nonverbal Communication

203

(2)

Culture Conflict

205

(1)

Culture Conflict Speech Preparation Worksheet

206

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: Contractions

207

(2)

Thinking on Your Feet

209

(8)

Preparing for the Impromptu Speech

211

(1)

Organizing the Impromptu Speech

212

(1)

Outlining the Impromptu Speech

212

(2)

Guidelines for Impromptu Speaking

214

(1)

Pronunciation Tip: [b], [v], and [w]

215

(2)

Using Idioms and Proverbs

217

(15)

Idioms with Body Parts

218

(2)

Idioms with Foods

220

(2)

Idioms with Colors

222

(1)

Miscellaneous Idioms

223

(3)

Progressive Story

226

(2)

Proverbs

228

(3)

Pronunciation Tip: [i] and [I]

231

(1)

Speaking for Special Purposes

232

(15)

Introducing a Guest Speaker

232

(3)

Symposium

235

(2)

Debate

237

(4)

Interactive Poster Speaking

241

(3)

Pronunciation Tip: [l] and [r]

244

(3)

Appendix I

247

(16)

Evaluation Forms

Appendix II

263

End-of-Chapter Quizzes

Answer Keys

Teacher Scripts for Listening Exercises

Answers to End-of-Chapter Quizzes

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