A Speaker's Resource: Listener-Centered Public Speaking embodies an innovative, classroom-proven technique for teaching public speaking that sets it apart from other texts and handbooks. The listener-centered approach— using a framework known as listenability—relies on two major principles: conversation and considerateness. Considerate speakers prepare and deliver their presentation from a listener-centered mindset and the heavy reliance on the conversational approach allows them to use their own voices as they do so. Using a student-friendly tone, lively examples, and practical advice, the handbook helps students develop successful speeches from the first week of class.
Author(s): Liz O'Brien
Edition: 1
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 574
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Contents
1 Speaking in Public
2 Giving Your First Speech: The Public Speaking Process
3 Creating Confident Presentations
4 Applying Ethics
5 Listening to the Speeches of Others
6 Knowing and Evaluating Yourself as a Public Speaker
7 Approaching Public Speaking as a Listener-Centered Practice
8 Analyzing Your Audience
9 Determining Your Speech Purpose, Topic, and Thesis
10 Incorporating Your Research
11 Supporting Your Ideas
12 OrganizingYour Ideas
13 Outlining Your Ideas
14 Creating the Introduction
15 Creating the Conclusion
16 Using Transitions
17 Choosing a Method of Delivery
18 Creating Speaking Notes
19 Practicing Your Presentation
20 Communicating with Language
21 Communicating with Your Voice
22 Communicating with Your Body
23 Using Narrative
24 Selecting and Incorporating Visual Support
25 Maintaining Listener Engagement
26 Establishing Your Credibility as a Speaker
27 Speaking to Inform
28 Speaking to Persuade
29 Developing Your Arguments
30 Speaking on Special Occasions
Speaking in Groups
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Credits
Index
