The Challenge of Effective Speaking

by Rudolph F. Verderber

Wadsworth's best selling Public Speaking text, Verderber's CHALLENGE OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING's skills-oriented, mainstream approach has successfully led hundreds of thousands of students through the speechmaking process. A straightforward writing style and effective use of examples is backed up by, but not obstructed by, sound classical and contemporary theory. Included in the coverage is a strong emphasis on organization, outlining, delivery, persuasion, and the use the Internet for speech preparation and delivery.

Genres: School, Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[gabriella · Rating 4 out of 5]

also finished this one for school!

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note to self: an excellent reference text for Comm 3: Fundamentals of Speech Communication.

[Murphy C · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly written, cluttered, tedious text.