Speak with Confidence: A Practical Guide, 10/E
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Copyright: 2008
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Published: 07/18/2007
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Speak with Confidence gives students the skills they need to communicate quickly, confidently, and effectively.
Filled with engaging anecdotes, cartoons, and examples, Speak with Confidence is a practical and approachable public speaking text that both engages students in the material and also teaches them important speech lessons. Using a down-to-earth, conversational style that speaks to students and not at them, this text builds students' speechmaking confidence and offers all of the necessary skills for communicating effectively.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Preparing to Speak with Confidence
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
The Common Good
Sounding Off
Don't Be Shy
Be More Assertive
Making Business and Social Contacts
What This Course Can Do for You
What's This about Ethics?
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 2: Your First Talk: I’d Like to Introduce Myself
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
In the Spotlight
Know Your Subject
Ice Cubes in the Stomach
Front and Center
Be Sure to Use Correct English Grammar
Say It Without Words
Platform Etiquette
Take Note
Question-and-Answer Session
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 3: You Don’t Have to Say It to Convey It
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
What Is Nonverbal Communication?
How We Communicate Without Words
Other Codes
We Cannot Not Communicate
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 4: You Can Overhear, but You Cannot Overlisten
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Communication Activities
Listening as an Intellectual Activity
Reasons for Listening
How to Be a Better Listener
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 5: Make It Clear, concise, Correct,…and Cohesive
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Clear and Understandable Language
Your Voice
Breathing
Pronunciation
Articulation, or Diction
Rate of Speaking
Pauses
Pacing
Expression
Oral Visualization
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 6: Know Your Listeners and Speak Their Language
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Audience Analysis
Language and Your Future
Comparison Between Oral and Written Communication
Command of the Language
Use Nonsexist Language
Putting Words into Sentences
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 7: Selecting a Speech Topic and Doing Research
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Criteria for Selecting a Topic
Selecting Material and Narrowing the Topic
Doing Research
Preparing a Bibliography
Taking Notes
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 8: Putting It All Together
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Preparing an Outline
The Body of Your Talk
The Introduction to Your Talk
The Conclusion to Your Talk
The Title of Your Talk
Transitions, or Connecting Links
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 9: Delivering Your Speech
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Speaking Extemporaneously
Oral Visualization
Other Methods of Delivery
"Practice is Nine-Tenths"
Coping with Nerves
Developing Style and Confidence As a Speaker
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 10: Let’s Be Informative
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Knowledge Is Power
Some Purpose of Informative Talks
Some Major Types of Informative Talks
Four Principles of Learning
How To Select a Topic
Getting Into Your Informative Talk
Moving into the Main Discussion
Winding Up Your Informative Talk
A Sample Informative Speech with Outlines
Some Suggested Topics for Informative Talks
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 11: Let’s Be Persuasive
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
The Importance of Persuasive Speaking
The Purposes of Persuasive Speaking
Analyzing Your Audience
Speech Strategy
How to Select a Topic
Electronic Media and Library
Methods of Persuasion
A Sample Persuasive/Nominating Speech with Outlines
Some Suggested Topics for Persuasive Talks
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 12: A Sight and Sound Choice
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
How Visuals Can Aid You
Consider the Impact of Audiovisual Aids
Igniting Your Presentations
Adding Sight and Sound to Your Presentations
The Demonstration Talk
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 13: Saying a Few Words…Very Few
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Giving a Short Talk
How to Make an Announcement
How to Introduce a Speaker
How to Present an Award
How to Accept an Award
How to Make a Nominating Speech
How to Give an Installation Speech
The Eulogy or Special-Tribute Speech
How to Propose a Toast
Testing ...1...2...3...4
In Conclusion
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 14: Let’s Meet and Discuss It
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Getting Involved
Reflective or Critical Thinking
Types of Small-Group Discussion
The Panel Discussion
The Symposium
The Lecture
The Round-Table Discussion
The Brainstorming Session
The Buzz Session
The Meeting
The Committee
You As the Group Leader
The Correct Form of Address
Let’s Go to Work
What Employers Look For
How to Sell Yourself to a Prospective Employer
Research the Company and Position
Job Interviews
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Chapter 15: What Do You Say After You Say “Hello”?
Chapter Objectives
Chapter Preview
Conversation
Some Keys to Good Conversation
Suggestions to Improve Your Conversational Ability
How to Start a Conversation
How to Make Social and Business Contacts
How to Express Sympathy and Emotional Support
How to Talk on the Telephone
Quick Clicks
Things to Discuss in Class
What Do You Remember From this Chapter?
Vitalize Your Vocabulary
Appendix A: Speeches to Study
General Norman Schwarzkopf: General Schwarzkopf’s Speech to the U.S. Congress
John F. Kennedy: “Ich Bin ein Berliner”
John F. Kennedy: Address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association
Martin Luther King, Jr.: “I have a Dream”
Mark Twain: “Mark Twain’s First Appearance”
President George W. Bush’s Speech on Terrorism
Appendix B: Suggested Speech Topics
More Topic Suggestions for an Informative Talk
More Topic Suggestions for a Persuasive Talk
More Topic Suggestions for a Demonstration Talk
Appendix C: Common Sexist Words and Phrases and Suggested Nonsexist Alternatives
Appendix D: Commonly Mispronounced Words
Glossary
Index
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Speak with Confidence: A Practical Guide, 10/e
Albert J. Vasile, Bunker Hill Community College
Speak with Confidence gives students the skills they need to communicate quickly, confidently, and effectively.
Filled with engaging anecdotes, cartoons, and examples, Speak with Confidence is a practical and approachable public speaking text that both engages students in the material and also teaches them important speech lessons. Using a down-to-earth, conversational style that speaks to students and not at them, this text builds students' speechmaking confidence and offers all of the necessary skills for communicating effectively.
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“The text provides excellent suggestions for increasing confidence and assertiveness in daily interactions and applying this skill to public speaking situations. In comparison to our current text, Vasile’s text is clear and organized and written so that a student can understand and identify with the content.” — Julie Raplee, St. Joseph’s College
“I love this chapter [Saying a Few Words] — this is the communication student’s biggest need — not necessarily how to give a formal public speech, but rather to communicate and speak daily on a wide variety of impromptu topics. Well done!” — Heather Dorsey, University of Minnesota
“My goal for the course is the same goal as Vasile’s book: to help students speak with confidence one-on-one, in the small group, and before large groups.” -- Rich M. Breiner, University of Great Falls
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