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Do you want to ace your public speaking course? All you need to know, including all of the skills that will help you become a confident speaker and conquer speaking anxiety, are thoroughly covered in THE CHALLENGE OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING, 14e. A favorite with students, this best seller guides you through six key "Speech Planning Action Steps." The result? You'll learn how to prepare and deliver strong speeches that get you good grades in your public speaking course You'll be guided through topic selection, audience analysis and adaptation, effective research (including appropriate use of Internet resources), organization (with an emphasis on outlining), and language and delivery. The new 14th edition of this nationwide best seller also including many online tools, including videos of actual student speeches accompanied by Interactive Video Activities that help you develop and strengthen your public speaking skills. Authors Rudy and Kathie Verderber, together with new coauthor Deanna D. Sellnow, have grounded this new edition with the latest research to give you an exceptional resource for creating and delivering your speeches.

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PublisherWadsworth

ISBN-100495502170

ISBN-139780495502173

eBay Product ID (ePID)60065148

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameChallenge of Effective Speaking

Publication Year2007

SubjectTheater / General, Speech, General, Rhetoric

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaDrama, Language Arts & Disciplines, Performing Arts

AuthorKathleen S. Verderber, Deanna D. Sellnow II, Rudolph F. Verderber

SeriesAvailable Titles Cengagenow Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight27.1 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Edition Number14

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsI like the Verderber approach of combining speaker apprehension with good speech preparation. There is a good deal of merit to the suggestion that students can reduce apprehension by proper planning? Overall, I like the way the text illustrates the constituent parts of a properly organized and outlined speech., The text is both student-friendly and teacher-useful. It is well-written and provides sensible, up-to-date information in a pleasing manner. The support available is excellent in terms of multimedia, web, and CD., I like the Verderber approach of combining speaker apprehension with good speech preparation. There is a good deal of merit to the suggestion that students can reduce apprehension by proper planninge Overall, I like the way the text illustrates the constituent parts of a properly organized and outlined speech., I like the Verderber approach of combining speaker apprehension with good speech preparation. There is a good deal of merit to the suggestion that students can reduce apprehension by proper planning' Overall, I like the way the text illustrates the constituent parts of a properly organized and outlined speech., I like the Verderber approach of combining speaker apprehension with good speech preparation. There is a good deal of merit to the suggestion that students can reduce apprehension by proper planning... Overall, I like the way the text illustrates the constituent parts of a properly organized and outlined speech., The Challenge of effective Speaking is a very user friendly book that highlights the most important areas for an introductory public speaking course. The examples are relevant and the feedback from my students over the years has been very positive., I like the Verderber approach of combining speaker apprehension with good speech preparation. There is a good deal of merit to the suggestion that students can reduce apprehension by proper planningâ€¦ Overall, I like the way the text illustrates the constituent parts of a properly organized and outlined speech., The outlining of the chapters is superb. It is easy to take notes from the chapter and see what the main points and sub points are. The Reflect on Ethics examples are real life scenarios that students (and instructors) can relate to. They are relevant, timely and can be a great impetus for classroom discussion. I feel this is an excellent introductory book for the public speaking student. The sample speeches are excellent multimedia tools for the students use as role models., The Challenge of Effective Speaking is a good basic public speaking textbook that is clearly written, is easy for student to read and understand, is attractively laid out, and covers the important material as well as or better than any other speech textbook I have examined.

Target AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Decimal808.5/1

Table of Content1. Introduction to Public Speaking.2. Developing Confidence Through the Speech Planning Process.3. Effective Listening.4. Determining a Speech Goal that Meets Audience Needs.5. Adapting to Audience.6. Researching Information for Your Speech.7. Organizing and Outlining the Speech.8. Completing the Outline: Creating the Introduction and the Conclusion.9. Creating and Using Visual Aids.10. Practicing Speech Wording.11. Practicing Delivery.12. Informative Speaking.13. Persuasive Speaking: Reasoning with Your Audience.14. Persuasive Speaking: Motivating the Audience.15. Ceremonial Speaking: Speeches for Special Occasions.16. Increasing the Effectiveness of Problem Solving Discussion.