Even better coverage of public speaking fundamentals includes new advice on overcoming anxiety, expanded coverage of locating supporting material, and more on understanding subordination and coordination.
A new organization primes students for successful speeches online, in groups, at work, in the community, and across the curriculum. Part 8 prepares students for the demands of group communication, and teams, workplace, and online presentations, while Part 9 provides advice on speaking in other college courses, from the social sciences and humanities, to education, science, and engineering, and contains updated coverage of service learning presentations and nursing and allied health presentations.
A new chapter on speaking online delivers practical guidance on the techniques and tools that will help students excel in mediated speaking, whether for online classes, virtual meetings, recorded presentations, or other contexts.
More help navigating the tricky terrain of Internet research with useful guidance on finding and evaluating credible sources online. New tips and strategies address fact-checking, using online journals and library portals, and searching accurately by keyword and subject heading.
New models and visual reinforcement of key concepts. Four full-length annotated sample speeches, including a new sample speech by J.K. Rowling, exemplify core tenets of speechmaking. Eight visual guides — on narrowing a speech topic to suit an audience and delivering a speech using presentation software — walk students through course challenges visually.
Digital choices for every course need. A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking is available in a variety of e-book formats, for use on computers, tablets, and other devices. New SpeechClass for a Pocket Guide to Public Speaking puts all our online resources for public speaking in one customizable space, including the e-book, hundreds of speech clips and full sample speeches from VideoCentral: Public Speaking, an outlining tool, video uploading and annotating tools, rubrics, and more. Visit yourspeechclass.com.