Cengage Advantage Series: Essentials of Public Speaking

Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this book equips students with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker.

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.