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The Speaker's Handbook Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)

The Speaker's Handbook By Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)

The Speaker's Handbook by Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)

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The Speaker's Handbook by Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)

THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK is an excellent textbook for students in a public speaking course, as well as a practical reference for the independent speaker. Its thorough coverage addresses the public speaking process, including planning, listening, and presentation aids, yet each topic can stand alone, giving readers a convenient reference even when they don't want to read the entire text. Forward-thinking new coauthor David Bodary joins Jo Sprague and Doug Stuart in this tenth edition of THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK to engage students in active learning beyond the classroom.

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"I prefer THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK over any competing text. Its coverage of topics is excellent."
"This textbook provides a good foundation to understand the principles and strategies of quality public speaking. My students can use it to discover what strengths one needs to be a strong public speaker and, in turn, help them develop their confidence."
"I believe that this text should be a keeper for the students who take my class. I believe that it is a resource, based upon its simple structure, for students to find specific information related to any kind of speaking situation that they might find themselves in."

About Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)

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. 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.

Table of Contents

Part I: FOUNDATION. 1. Understanding Speaking. 2. Listening. 3. Speaking Ethics. 4. Overcoming Fear of Speaking. Part II: PREPARATION. 5. Planning. 6. Topic Selection and Analysis. 7. Audience Analysis. 8. Research. Part III: ORGANIZATION. 9. Transforming Ideas into Speech Points. 10. Organizing Points. 11. Outlining. 12. Connectives. 13. Introductions. 14. Conclusions. Part IV: DEVELOPMENT. 15. Supporting Materials. 16. Reasoning. 17. Language and Style. 18. Attention and Interest. 19. Credibility. 20. Motivational Appeals. 21. Informative Strategies. 22. Persuasive Strategies. Part V: PRESENTATION. 23. Modes of Delivery. 24. Practice Sessions. 25. Vocal Delivery. 26. Physical Delivery. 27. Presentation Aids. 28. Adapting to the Speech Situation. 29. Answering Questions. Part VI: CONTEXTS. 30. Analyzing Speech Contexts. 31. Educational Context. 32. Workplace Context. 33. Social and Ceremonial Context. 34. Civic and Political Context. 35. Leadership across Contexts. Part VII: SAMPLE SPEECHES. Speeches by Student Speakers. Speeches by Public Figures. Part VIII: ADDITIONAL SPEAKER RESOURCES. Guide to Common Pronunciation and Usage Errors. Glossary of Key Terms.

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CIN111134650XG
9781111346508
111134650X
The Speaker's Handbook by Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)
Jo Sprague (San Jose State University)
Used - Good
Hardback
Cengage Learning, Inc
2012-01-01
528
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