Essentials of Public Speaking

by Cheryl M. Hamilton

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 and also offers intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking as well as up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. A strong emphasis on visual aids includes an insightful, four-color insert detailing how to get the most from your presentation materials. With ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, 4e you also have the option of including a wealth of learning resources like Speech Builder Express 3.0 speech-outlining software, InfoTrac® College Edition, sample outlines, and more. It is an invaluable resource—at a value price.

Genres: Nonfiction

448 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 1999

Reviews

[Zach Strickland]

Do yourself a favor and don't. Just don't. This book was the butt of every joke in my public speaking class last semester.

~If you value ambiguity, don't want to know how to really speak in public, and truly abhor logical thought progressions, look no further! This is the volume for you!!!~

[Rebecca]

I didn’t like this textbook very much. It was frankly boring, and contained some false data that wouldn’t make you skilled in public speaking. I used it in my public speaking class, but it did not make me succeed. I did well in my public speaking class because of the professor’s lectures, outside research, and practice. Certainly not this textbook.