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Essential Elements of Public Speaking, The
Joseph A. DeVito, Hunter College of the City University of New York

ISBN-10: 0205338003
ISBN-13: 9780205338009

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2003
Format: Paper; 300 pp
Published: 05/07/2002

This item has been replaced by Essential Elements of Public Speaking, The, 3/E.

This brief, skills-focused, and highly interactive presentation of public speaking emphasizes the newest research methods and critical listening and thinking.

The Essential Elements of Public Speaking is a concise exploration of the ins and outs of public speaking. Emphasizing many of the same aspects that made DeVito's The Elements of Public Speaking so popular, the new The Essential Elements of Public Speaking makes a clear link between theory and practice and offers an unparalleled interactive component—all in only twelve chapters.

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE—A Companion Website offers the traditional online study guide and combines with DeVito's The Essential Elements of Public Speaking Resource CD-ROM (available on request packaged with new textbooks), to provide additional coverage of key public speaking topics, offering students an extraordinary study resource.

Includes "Research Link" boxes (instead of a full, dense chapter on research) throughout the text, offering students valuable insight into conducting and evaluating research.

Incorporates "Critical Listening/Thinking Link" boxes that, much like the “Research Links,” present techniques students can use on a daily basis to become more critical public speakers and listeners.

Highlights technology in marginal "Using Technology" items that integrate Web exploration and its research potential into every chapter and teach students how to use and evaluate research on the Web.

Offers "Developing Strategies" marginal items that help students to think about the choices they face in preparing and presenting public speeches.

Presents students with "A Case of Ethics" boxes in every chapter, teaching them about the ethical issues involved in public speaking and stimulating them to make choices based on ethical considerations.

Provides an overview of the entire public speaking process at the beginning of the book (Ch. 1) that gives students the information necessary to begin practicing their public speaking skills at the start of the course.

New Contemporary Classic Speeches DVD (0-205-40552-5) available for instructors and as a Valuepack option for students when ordering this book.

Each chapter concludes with “Summary,” “Vocabulary Quiz,” and “Public Speaking Exercises.” The last exercise in each chapter presents a complete speech to analyze.

Specialized Contents.

Welcome to Public Speaking.

1. Introducing Public Speaking.

Studying Public Speaking.

Managing Your Apprehension.

Preparing and Presenting a Public Speech: In Brief.

2. Listening and Criticism.

Listening to Speeches.

Criticizing Speeches.

3. Selecting Your Topic, Purpose, and Thesis.

Your Topic.

Your Purpose.

Your Thesis.

4. Using Supporting Materials and Visual Aids.

Examples.

Narration.

Testimony.

Statistics.

Presentation Aids.

5. Analyzing and Adapting to Your Audience.

Approaching Audience Analysis and Adaptation.

Analyzing Audience Sociology.

Analyzing Audience Psychology.

Analysis and Adaptation During the Speech.

6. Organizing Your Speech.

The Body of the Speech.

Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions.

Outlining the Speech.

7. Wording Your Speech.

How Language Works.

Choosing Words.

8. Delivering Your Speech.

Methods of Delivery

Effective Vocal Delivery.

Effective Bodily Action.

Rehearsal: Practicing and Improving Delivery.

9. Informing Your Audience.

Guidelines for Informative Speaking.

The Speech of Description.

The Speech of Definition.

The Speech of Demonstration.

10. Persuading Your Audience.

Guidelines for Persuasive Speaking.

Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Fact, Value, and Policy.

Persuasive Speeches to Strengthen or Change Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values.

Persuasive Speeches to Stimulate Action.

11. Developing Special Occasion Speeches.

Special Occasion Speeches.

The Special Occasion Speech in Cultural Perspective.

12. Speaking in Small Groups.

Small Groups.

Problem Solving in Groups.

Members and Leaders in Small Groups.

Presenting the Group’s Thinking.

Bibliography.

Index.

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Essential Elements of Public Speaking, The, 3/E
DeVito
©2009 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 352 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205543006 | ISBN-13: 9780205543007
Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

This brief, skills-oriented and highly interactive introduction to public speaking emphasizes the latest research methods, as well as critical thinking and listening skills.

This popular public speaking text is a concise, yet comprehensive exploration of the basic principles of public speaking, focusing on the essentials that a beginning student needs to know to prepare and deliver a speech. A clear link between theory and practice, as well as numerous critical thinking questions and scenarios, helps students develop the skills they need to become more critical public speakers and listeners. Briefer than many mainstream public speaking texts, The Essential Elements of Public Speaking helps students master key skills as quickly and efficiently as possible.

A new, contemporary design and streamlined pedagogy in this edition enhance the straightforward explanation of basic public speaking principles and allows students to find essential information more easily.
Essential Elements of Public Speaking, The, 2/E
DeVito
©2006 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 336 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205423817 | ISBN-13: 9780205423811
Brief Description

This brief, skills-focused, and highly interactive presentation of public speaking emphasizes the newest research methods and critical listening and thinking.

The Essential Elements of Public Speaking is a concise exploration of the ins and outs of public speaking and makes a clear link between theory and practice–all in only twelve chapters.

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©2003 | Allyn & Bacon | On-line Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205375650 | ISBN-13: 9780205375653
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