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Public Speaking Handbook (Book Alone)
Steven A. Beebe, Texas State University - San Marcos
Susan J. Beebe, Texas State University - San Marcos

ISBN-10: 0205420591
ISBN-13: 9780205420599

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 560 pp
Published: 07/01/2004
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Adapted from the authors' top-selling public speaking text, Public Speaking Handbook provides a unique, audience-centered approach in a student-friendly reference format, allowing students to access information quickly and easily.

Public Speaking Handbook brings theory and practice together in an understandable and applicable manner. Its distinctive and popular approach emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point along the way. This model of public speaking serves as a foundation as the text guides students through the step-by-step process of public speaking, focuses their attention on the importance and dynamics of diverse audiences, and narrows the gap between the classroom and the real world.

Written by well-known authors. Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe have authored several best-selling communication texts, including their widely-used public speaking text. Praised for their accessible content, student-friendly writing style, and audience-centered focus, these experienced authors help make this public speaking handbook the best of its kind available today.
Easy-to-use, reference format allows students to retrieve information quickly. Tabbed dividers enable students to access chapters quickly, while the spiral binding makes working with the text easy.
TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE —

MySpeechLab is a state-of-the-art, interactive and instructive solution for introductory public speaking. Designed to be used as a supplement to a traditional lecture course, or to completely administer an online course, MySpeechLab combines an E-book, multimedia, video clips, speech preparation activities, research support, tests and quizzes to completely engage students. (See Valuepack listings for package ISBNs.)
Extensive coverage of tips and principles for using PowerPoint and new technology (Ch. 18) effectively and appropriately support students as they learn how to effectively use visual aids in their presentations.

Each tabbed section offers detailed "At a Glance"outlines that highlight chapter content for easy reference.
Brief "Quick Check" summaries appear throughout the text, recapping key information for quick review.
Unique, audience-centered approach, introduced in the Beebes' original text, emphasizes the importance of considering the audience at all stages of the public speaking process. The audience-centered model, accompanying each tabbed divider, reminds students of the steps involved in speech preparation and delivery, while simultaneously emphasizing the ongoing process of analyzing and adapting to listeners.
A Question of Ethics boxes invite students to consider ethical issues as they prepare and deliver their presentation, including the tradition of free speech in a democratic society, plagiarism, honesty in communication, the legitimate use of evidence and reasoning, and the need for tolerance.
Extensive coverage of overcoming speech anxiety (Ch. 2) includes applications of the latest communication research with concrete suggestions to help students better manage communication apprehension.
Extensive help for conducting library and online research (Ch. 7). An appendix covering Internet research offers up-to-date techniques for finding, evaluating, and documenting online sources.

I. INTRODUCTION.

1. Introduction to Public Speaking.

Why Study Public Speaking?

Public Speaking and Conversation.

The Communication Process.

The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking.

Public Speaking and Diversity.

2. Overview of the Speechmaking Process.

Improving Your Confidence as a Speaker.

Nervousness.

Preparing Your First Speech: An Overview of the Speechmaking Process.

3. Ethics and Free Speech.

Speaking Freely.

Speaking Ethically.

Listening Ethically.

II. ANALYZING AN AUDIENCE.

4. Listening.

Barriers to Effective Listening.

Becoming a Better Listener.

Improving Your Note-taking Skills.

Listening and Critical Thinking.

Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches.

Giving Feedback to Yourself.

5. Analyzing Your Audience.

Becoming an Audience Centered Speaker.

Analyzing Your Audience Before You Speak.

Adapting to Your Audience as You Speak.

Analyzing Your Audience After You Speak.

III. PREPARING A SPEECH.

6. Developing Your Speech.

Select and Narrow Your Topic.

Determine Your Purpose.

Develop Your Central Idea.

Generate and Preview Your Main Ideas.

7. Gathering Supporting Materials.

Personal Knowledge and Experience.

The Internet.

Library Resources.

Interviews.

Conducting the Interview.

Following Up the Interview.

Resources from Special-Interest Groups and Organizations.

Research Strategies.

Consider the Potential Usefulness of Resources.

Take Notes.

Identify Possible Presentation Aids.

8. Supporting Your Speech.

Illustrations.

Descriptions and Explanations.

Definitions.

Analogies.

Statistics.

Opinions.

Selecting the Best Supporting Material.

IV. WRITING A SPEECH.

9. Organizing Your Speech.

Organizing Your Main Ideas.

Subdividing Your Main Ideas.

Integrating Your Supporting Material.

Organizing Your Supporting Material.

Developing Signposts.

Supplementing Signposts with Presentation Aids.

10. Introducing Your Speech.

Purposes of Introductions.

Effective Introductions.

11. Concluding Your Speech.

Purposes of Conclusions.

Effective Conclusions.

Inspirational Appeals or Challenges.

12. Outlining Your Speech.

Preparation Outline.

Delivery Outline.

13. Using Words Well: Speaker and Language Style.

Oral Versus Written Language Style.

Using Words Effectively.

Adapting Your Language Style to Diverse Listeners.

Crafting Memorable Word Structures.

Creating Drama.

Tips for Using Language Effectively.

V. DELIVERING A SPEECH.

14. Delivering Your Speech.

The Power of Speech Delivery.

Methods of Delivery.

Characteristics of Effective Delivery.

Audience Diversity and Delivery.

Rehearsing Your Speech: Some Final Tips.

Delivering Your Speech.

Adapting Your Speech Delivery for Television.

15. Speaking in Small Groups.

Solving Problems in Groups and Teams.

Tips for Participating in Small Groups.

Using the Power of Technology in Small Groups.

Leadership in Small Groups.

Managing Meetings.

Presenting Group Recommendations.

Tips for Planning a Group Presentation.

Tips for Making a Group Presentation.

VI. PRESENTATION AIDS.

16. Using Presentation Aids.

The Value of Presentation Aids.

Types of Presentation Aids.

Guidelines for Using Presentation Aids.

17. Designing Presentation Aids.

Guidelines for Developing Presentation Aids.

Guidelines for Designing Visual Aids (Pick up from Cavanaugh, pp. 4-15).

18. Using Presentation Software (Pick up from Cavanaugh, pp. 18-25).

Using PowerPoint and Other Graphic Programs.

Presenting Your Slideshow.

VII. TYPES OF SPEECHES.

19. Speaking to Inform.

Goals of Informative Speaking.

Types of Informative Speeches.

Strategies to Enhance Audience Understanding.

Strategies to Enhance Audience Interest.

Strategies to Enhance Audience Recall.

20. Understanding the Principles of Persuasive Speaking.

Persuasion Defined.

How to Motivate Listeners.

How to Develop Your Persuasive Speech.

Putting Persuasive Principles into Practice.

21. Using Persuasive Strategies.

Establishing Credibility.

Enhancing Your Credibility.

Using Logic and Evidence to Persuade.

Using Emotion to Persuade.

Strategies for Adapting Ideas to People and People to Ideas.

Strategies for Organizing Persuasive Messages.

22. Special Occasion Speaking.

Public Speaking in the Workplace.

Ceremonial Speaking.

After Dinner Speaking.

VIII. APPENDICES.

A. Suggested Speech Topics.

B. Speeches for Analysis and Discussion.

C. Internet Resources.

D. Glossary.

Sample Chapter
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Public Speaking Handbook, 1/e
Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe, both of Texas State University- San Marcos

Adapted from the authors' top-selling public speaking text, Public Speaking Handbook provides a unique, audience-centered approach in a student-friendly reference format, allowing students to access information quickly and easily. Public Speaking Handbook brings theory and practice together in an understandable and applicable manner. Its distinctive and popular approach emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point along the way.

Features

Written by well-known authors. Steven A. Beebe and Susan J. Beebe have authored several best-selling communication texts, including their widely-used public speaking text. Praised for their accessible content, student-friendly writing style, and audience-centered focus, these experienced authors help make this public speaking handbook the best of its kind available today.
Easy-to-use, reference format allows students to retrieve information quickly. Tabbed dividers enable students to access chapters quickly, while the spiral binding makes working with the text easy.
Unique, audience-centered approach, introduced in the Beebes' original text, emphasizes the importance of considering the audience at all stages of the public speaking process. The audience-centered model, accompanying each tabbed divider, reminds students of the steps involved in speech preparation and delivery, while simultaneously emphasizing the ongoing process of analyzing and adapting to listeners.
TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE—

MySpeechLab is a state-of-the-art, interactive and instructive solution for introductory public speaking. Designed to be used as a supplement to a traditional lecture course, or to completely administer an online course, MySpeechLab combines an E-book, multimedia, video clips, speech preparation activities, research support, tests and quizzes to completely engage students. (See www.myspeechlab.com for further details.)
Extensive coverage of tips and principles for using PowerPoint and new technology (Ch. 18) effectively and appropriately support students as they learn how to effectively use visual aids in their presentations.

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