Natural Speaker

Encourages students to research, organize, and deliver an effective speech By providing a basic knowledge of speech construction, practice, and delivery, The Natural Speaker is designed to enhance and improve students' natural speaking strengths. Featuring a warm, simple, and humorous writing style, this title presents the fundamental concepts and skills required for effective speaking. MySearchLab is a part of the Fujishin program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students understand critical thinking in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app. ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products.
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List of contents

Chapter 1 : Communicating with Others: Your Most Important Skill What Is Communication? The Components of Communication The Principles of Communication Attitude Is More Important than Aptitude Communication Skills for Your Life Chapter 2: Giving Yourself Permission: Welcoming a New You How Do You Feel About Public Speaking? Speaker Apprehension Self-Appraisal Scale Giving Yourself Permission to Make Mistakes A Permission List for Speakers Giving Yourself Permission to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking Why Are You So Nervous? Public Speaking Is Different from Conversation Some Encouraging Words about Stage Fright Will I Ever Get Rid of These Butterflies? Adventure and Growth, Not Safety Success In A Hybrid Public Speaking Course Chapter 3: Organizing Your Speech: Keeping It Simple Keep It Simple Public Speaking Three Principles For Public Speaking Four Speaking Methods Speech Organization The Body The Introduction The Conclusion Constructing Your Speech Outline Speaking Notes Sample Tribute Speech Outline Sample Key-Word Outline Chapter 4: Selecting Your Topic: Choosing Your Path It's Your Choice Brainstorming Possible Topics Determining Your Speaking Purpose Determining Your Specific Purpose Selecting Your Main Points Analyzing Your Audience Gathering Information about Your Audience Speech Preparation Questionnaire Chapter 5: Gathering Your Material: What You Sow Is What You Reap What to Look For Where to Look for Speech Information How to Record Your Speech Information Helping The Audience Understand Your Evidence Chapter 6: Listening to Others: Being Good to the Speaker The Listening Process Barriers to Listening Bridges to Listening The Benefits of Listening Chapter 7:Delivering Your Speech: Being Yourself Characteristics of Good Delivery Elements of Good Delivery Speech Practice Your Delivery between Speeches Using Social Media To Increase Delivery Effectiveness Take the Opportunity to View Your Speech Chapter 8: Informing Your Audience: Teaching Others Goals of Informative Speaking Designs for Informative Speaking Language Use for Informative Speaking Types of Informative Speeches Question And Answer Session Public Speaker Self-Image Scale Sample Informative Speech Outline Sample Key Word Outline Chapter 9: Persuading Your Audience: Changing Others Basics of Persuasion Aristotle's Three Persuasive Proofs Types of Persuasive Speeches Special Occasion Speeches Chapter 10: Speaking For Your Lifetime: A Lifelong Journey Two Ways of View Public Speaking Impromptu Speaking Special Occasion Speeches Developing The Heart of A Speaker

About the author

Randy Fujishin is a Communication Studies instructor at West Valley College in Saratoga, CA. In addition to being a classroom teacher for more than 35 years, Randy is the author of seven books in the field of communication, a conference speaker, and a marriage and family therapist.

Product details

• Authors: Randy Fujishin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.01.2014
• EAN: 9780205946273
• ISBN: 978-0-205-94627-3
• No. of pages: 190
• Subject: Guides > Law, job, finance > Letters, rhetoric