Inexpensive, pocket-sized, and spiral bound. A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking's small size and affordable price make it ideal for a wide range of students and uses in and out of the classroom.
Clear guidance on speaking in a variety of contexts. Chapters 26-29 cover online presentations, collaborating in groups, presenting in teams, and speaking in the workplace, and Chapters 30–36 provide guidelines for speaking in other college courses, from the social sciences and humanities, to education, science, engineering, and nursing.
A useful reference designed to help students focus on key concepts. The clean design, clear and accessible writing style, and helpful charts signpost key concepts and ideas. Summary checklists and Quick Tip boxes encourage effective preparation and offer advice and guidelines on developing skills.
Effective help for non-native speakers. Appendix D gives ESL students help with common trouble spots, including practice with difficult words and using emphasis from their native language.