Think public speaking skills aren't important? Think again. Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips you with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING delivers abundant practical advice, intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking, and up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. The sixth edition will help you get started with effective public speaking in the very first chapter with information on 11 types of introductory speeches. You'll learn how to answer interview questions on Skype and prepare video clips for college or job applications. You'll be able to access how-to videos on your mobile device by scanning QR codes in the book's Quick Start Guide.
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Weight: 758g
Dimensions: 205 x 255mm
Publication Date: 25 Mar 2014
Publisher: Cengage Learning Inc
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781497002890
About Cheryl HamiltonCram101 Textbook Reviews
Cheryl Hamilton an author well known for her writing style and award-winning teaching is professor emeritus at Tarrant County College-NE Campus in the Communication Arts Department where she served as department chair and communication professor and continues to teach each fall semester to stay close to students and try out new textbook material. Her numerous awards -- including the Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Teaching -- show her love of teaching. Although she specialized in business communication and public speaking Dr. Hamilton taught more than 10 different communication courses. Throughout her career she served as mentor to many beginning teachers; presented more than 40 papers at national conferences; conducted numerous seminars for large and small corporations; served on multiple educational committees; and authored two additional texts -- THE ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING and COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS. An Illinois native Dr. Hamilton received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University her master's degree from Purdue University and her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas.