The challenge of effective speaking

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, 15e. A favorite with students, this best seller guides you thro...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Verderber, Rudolph F. (Author), Sellnow, Deanna D. (Author), Verderber, Kathleen S. , 1949- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Wadsworth Cengage Learning , c2012
Edition:15th ed
Subjects:

MARC

LEADER 00000cam a2200000 7i4500
001 0000077781
005 20120927.0
008 100913s2012 mau eng
020 |a 0495911348 (paperback : alk. paper) 
020 |a 9780495911340 (paperback : alk. paper) 
050 0 0 |a PN4129.15   |b .V47 2012 
090 0 0 |a PN4129.15   |b .V47 2012 
100 1 |a Verderber, Rudolph F. ,   |e author 
245 1 4 |a The challenge of effective speaking   |c Rudolph F. Verderber, Deanna D. Sellnow, Kathleen S. Verderber 
250 |a 15th ed 
260 |a Boston, Massachusetts :   |b Wadsworth Cengage Learning ,   |c c2012 
300 |a xx, 380 p. :   |b ill. (chiefly col.) ;   |c 27 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 362-366) and index 
505 0 |a 1. Orientation -- 2. Principles -- 3. Informative and persuasive speaking -- 4. Adapting to other occasions and formats 
520 |a 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, 15e. 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 15th 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 
650 0 |a Public speaking 
700 1 |a Sellnow, Deanna D. ,   |e author 
700 1 |a Verderber, Kathleen S. ,   |d 1949- ,   |e author 
999 |a 1000148026   |b Book   |c OPEN SHELF (30 DAYS)   |e Gong Badak Campus