The Speaker's Handbook, Spiral Bound Version

Cover
Contents
Preface
Part 1: Foundation
	The Value of Public Speaking Skills
	Chapter 1: Understanding Speaking
		1-1 Understand What It Means to Be a Public Speaker
		1-2 Theoretical Foundations of Effective Public Speaking
		1-3 The Social Construction of Meaning
		1-4 Balance Communication Resources
		1-5 The Role of Consciousness in Learning
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 2: Listening
		2-1 Practice Effective Listening Skills
		2-2 Provide Constructive Feedback
		2-3 Common Listening Pitfalls
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 3: Speaking Ethics
		3-1 Be Aware of Ethical Choices in Public Speaking
		3-2 Respect the Integrity of Your Core Values, Audience, and Ideas
		3-3 Balance Language, Emotional Appeals, and Persuasive Strategy
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 4: Addressing Speech Anxiety
		4-1 Understand Public Speaking Anxiety
		4-2 Manage Public Speaking Anxiety
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
Part 2: Preparation
	The First Stage of the Public Speaking Process
	Chapter 5: Planning
		5-1 Allow Time for the Four Phases of Creativity
		5-2 Plan for Preparation and Presentation Phases
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 6: Topic Selection and Analysis
		6-1 Identify Your Speech Topic
		6-2 Identify the Purpose of Your Speech
		6-3 Develop a Clear Thesis Statement
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 7: Audience Analysis
		7-1 Seek Audience Information
		7-2 Analyze Audience Demographics
		7-3 Identify What Is Meaningful to Your Audience
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 8: Research
		8-1 Use a Research Strategy
		8-2 Gather Credible Content Using a Variety of Sources
		8-3 Capture Information for Later Use
		8-4 Cite Your Sources Using a Standard Format
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
Part 3: Organization
	Bringing Order to Your Ideas
	Chapter 9: Transforming Ideas into Speech Points
		9-1 Gather Promising Ideas and Information
		9-2 Develop Main Points That Correspond to Your Thesis
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 10: Organizing Points
		10-1 Recognize Organizational Patterns for Main Points
		10-2 Group Subpoints According to a Pattern
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 11: Outlining
		11-1 Develop a Visual Outline Format
		11-2 Create a Full-Sentence Outline
		11-3 Phrase Points in Concise, Parallel Language
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 12: Connectives
		12-1 Create Connectives to Link Ideas and Express Relationships
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 13: Introductions
		13-1 Develop an Effective Introduction to Your Speech
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 14: Conclusions
		14-1 Provide Logical Closure
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
Part 4: Development
	Shaping Your Speech
	Chapter 15: Supporting Materials
		15-1 Define Unfamiliar Words and Concepts
		15-2 Use Various Types of Examples
		15-3 Use Statistical Evidence
		15-4 Draw on Testimony from Credible Authorities
		15-5 Cite Sources Smoothly
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 16: Reasoning
		16-1 Understand Claims, Data, and Warrants
		16-2 Four Main Types of Reasoning
		16-3 Common Reasoning Fallacies
		16-4 Connect Evidence to Your Claim
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 17: Language and Style
		17-1 Oral and Written Styles Differ
		17-2 Strive for Clear Language
		17-3 Use Appropriate Language
		17-4 Use Vivid, Varied Language
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 18: Attention and Interest
		18-1 Techniques That Enliven Your Speech
		18-2 Convert Attention to Interest
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 19: Credibility
		19-1 Understand Credibility
		19-2 Build Your Credibility through Content and Delivery
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 20: Motivational Appeals
		20-1 Emotional Impact of Words
		20-2 Appeal to Listeners' Needs
		20-3 Relate to Listeners' Values
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 21: Informative Strategies
		21-1 Help Listeners Make Sense of Information
		21-2 Explain Ideas Clearly
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 22: Persuasive Strategies
		22-1 Clarify Your Persuasive Goals
		22-2 Analyze Your Persuasive Goals
		22-3 Adjust Content for Audience
		22-4 Organize Points for Persuasive Impact
		22-5 Deal with Opposing Arguments
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
Part 5: Presentation
	Introduction: The Natural Theory of Delivery
	Chapter 23: Modes of Delivery
		23-1 Know the Four Modes of Delivery
		23-2 Use Four Modes of Delivery
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 24: Practice Sessions
		24-1 Make Improvements through Practice Sessions
		24-2 Prepare Speaking Notes
		24-3 Adjust Speech to Fit into Time Limit
		24-4 Avoid Common Practice Pitfalls
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 25: Vocal Delivery
		25-1 The Four Aspects of Voice
		25-2 Use Vocal Variety to Communicate Effectively
		25-3 Use Standard Pronunciation
		25-4 Identify Distracting Vocal Characteristics
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 26: Physical Delivery
		26-1 Project Confidence through Physical Delivery
		26-2 Add Interest through Physical Delivery
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 27: Presentation Aids
		27-1 Plan Your Use of Presentation Aids
		27-2 Make Aids Clear and Manageable
		27-3 Blend Your Aids Smoothly into the Speech
		27-4 Use Presentation Software Wisely
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 28: Adapting to the Speech Situation
		28-1 Prepare for and Adapt to Audience Distractions
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 29: Answering Questions
		29-1 Plan Ahead to Respond Effectively
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
Part 6: Contexts
	Adapting to Speaking Contexts
	Chapter 30: Analyzing Speech Contexts
		30-1 Analyze the Context
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
	Chapter 31: Educational Context
		31-1 Develop Speaking Skills in Context
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
	Chapter 32: Workplace Context
		32-1 Use Informative Speech Strategies in Training Sessions
		32-2 Develop Persuasive Project Proposals
		32-3 Follow Guidelines for Project Status Reports
		32-4 Observe Guidelines for Team Presentations
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
		Putting It into Practice
	Chapter 33: Social and Ceremonial Context
		33-1 Observe Guidelines for Various Social and Ceremonial Contexts
		33-2 Create a Ceremonial Speech to Match Expectations of the Audience
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
	Chapter 34: Civic and Political Context
		34-1 Develop a Presentation That Matches the Appropriate Group Format
		34-2 Apply the Guidelines for a Public Dialogue or Debate
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
	Chapter 35: Leadership across Contexts
		35-1 Prepare for a Leadership Role
		35-2 Create a Positive Communication Environment
		Summary
		Critical Thinking Questions
Part 7: Sample Speeches
	Because There's No Substitute for a Concrete Example
	Speeches by Student Speakers
		"Native American Code Talkers," Informative Speech by Brian Sharkey
		"The Maasai Initiation Ceremony," Informative Speech by Harriet Kamakil
		"The 54th Massachusetts," Informative Speech by Nathanael Dunlavy
		"Treatment for PTSD," Invitational Speech by Stephen Garrett
		"Bite Back," Persuasive Speech by Kayla Strickland, Organized with Monroe's  Motivated Sequence
		"Together, We Can Stop Cyber-Bullying," Persuasive Speech by Adam Parrish
	Speeches by Public Figures
		"Senate Floor Speech on Civility in the Senate," Speech by Marco Rubio,  February 7, 2017
		"Dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture,"  Speech by President George W. Bush, September 16, 2016
		"Time to Restore the Bonds between Citizens," Speech by President Donald Trump,  January 2017
		"Tough Truths about Plastic Pollution," Persuasive Speech by Dianna Cohen,  Artist and Co-Founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, April, 2010
		"The Only Shame Is in Stagnation," Wake Forest University Commencement Address by Eboo Patel, Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core, May 18, 2016
		"This Is a Great Achievement," Speech Delivered at the Dedication of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Mall, Washington, D.C., September 24, 2016, by Congressman John Lewis
Guide to Common Pronunciation and Usage Errors
Glossary of Key Terms
Notes
Index
List of Figures and Tables