Confident Public Speaking, 2nd Edition

Previously titled PUBLIC SPEAKING: A PROCESS APPROACH, Deanna Sellnow’s CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING, SECOND EDITION distinguishes itself as the introductory text that most effectively presents the process of public speaking and the strategies students can use to become confident public speakers. Student-oriented and reader-friendly, the book offers unique coverage of learning styles as an aspect of audience diversity, as well as its extensive, integrated coverage of overcoming communication apprehension and the significant role ethics plays in public speaking. Changes to the Second Edition include three new types of boxes, even greater attention to ethics, a completely new interior design, and expanded technology offerings that include our Web-based Speech Builder Express. An ancillary CD-ROM and Web site offer adopters an interactive and multimedia enhanced presentation of public speaking principles and skills.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: One Understanding Communication Dynamics
Chapter 1 Communication and Ethical Public Speaking
Chapter 2 Coping Effectively with Public Speaking Anxiety
Chapter 3 Your First Speech
Chapter 4 Listening and Critiquing Communication

PART TWO: Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches
Chapter 5 Selecting and Narrowing Your Topic
Chapter 6 Understanding Your Audience
Chapter 7 Supporting Your Speech: Evidence and Research
Chapter 8 Organizing Your Main Ideas
Chapter 9 Making Lasting Impressions: Introductions and Conclusions
Chapter 10 Outlining Your Speech
Chapter 11 Language and Style Choices in Your Speech
Chapter 12 Delivering Your Public Speech
Chapter 13 Creating and Using Presentational Aids

PART THREE: Considering Communication Contexts
Chapter 14 Informative Speaking
Chapter 15 Persuasive Speaking: Types and Designs
Chapter 16 Persuasive Strategies
Chapter 17 Speaking on Special Occasions
Chapter 18 Working and Speaking in Small Groups

APPENDIX A: Learning Styles Quiz
APPENDIX B: Speeches for Analysis and Discussion