The best coverage of the fundamentals, now even better:
- New content on speech anxiety explains the causes of speech apprehension, describes the body’s reaction to it, and provides even more classroom-tested strategies on how to cope.
- A new chapter on orally citing sources helps students move from the research stage of speech preparation to verbally establishing and proving their argument to listeners.
- Even better coverage of outlining — with updated advice and revised sample working and speaking outlines.
New, cutting edge coverage helps students excel in the increasingly digital world of presentational speaking:
- Expanded section on supporting the speech, especially Chapter 10 “Finding Credible Sources on the Internet,” provides even more tips and advice to guide the vast number of students who are doing research online.
- A unique, new chapter on online presentations provides the most helpful guidance on preparing mediated presentations — whether for online classes, virtual meetings, recorded presentations, or other contexts.
Always the best visual tools and models:
- 10 visual tutorials — two of which are new, including one on narrowing the topic and tailoring it to fit the audience and the speech occasion — walk students through the most challenging stages in the speechmaking process.
- 12 sample speeches with commentary — seven of which are visually annotated — illustrate best speechmaking practices, including effective use of transitions, proper citation of sources, and appropriate use of visual aids. Five of these speeches are new, two of which are student speeches.
A sleek new design and streamlined coverage attract the eye and help students locate information quickly. Bolder, brighter, and streamlined (at 10% shorter) the text feels modern and clean at the same time as it highlights key content and features.
More digital choices start at the A Speaker’s Guidebook companion site, bedfordstmartins.com/speakersguide. In one convenient place, you'll find free and open content — from chapter quizzes and suggested speeches topics to research links — as well as our innovative premium media. Do more and pay less with the e-book. Explore VideoCentral: Public Speaking, with over 100 clips and full-length speeches by real students, or check out the powerful online outlining tool. But if you want it all, along with assignment and assessment tools, check out Speechclass.