[...]... Presentations A-9 Symposia A-9 Panels A-12 Debates A-13 Evaluating Group Productivity A-14 RESOURCES FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION A-17 Summary A-17 Key Terms A-17 References A-17 Application Exercises A-18 Glossary G Credits C-1 Index I xix [ What’s New ] neL85085_fm_i-xxviii,1.qxd 2/13/08 7:39AM Page xx ntt 103:MHDQ007:fm: The most important changes in this edition include the following: Chapter-Opening Vignettes... Listeners’ Self-Interest Using Deductive Reasoning Using Inductive Reasoning xxvii neL85085_fm_i-xxviii,1.qxd 2/13/08 7:39AM Page xxviii ntt 103:MHDQ007:fm: neL85085_fm_i-xxviii,1.qxd 2/13/08 7:39AM Page 1 ntt 103:MHDQ007:fm: 2008 EDITION iSpeak Public Speaking for Contemporary Life neL85085_ch01_00 2-0 25.qxd 1/31/08 1:16AM Page 2 ntt ju112_tmp:MHDQ007:ch01: 1 GETTING neL85085_ch01_00 2-0 25.qxd 1/31/08... A-5 Wording the Discussion Question A-5 Discussing Criteria A-7 Identifying Alternatives A-7 Evaluating Alternatives A-8 How to Prepare Special Occasion Presentations 278 Sample Special Occasion Presentation 279 RESOURCES FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION 281 Summary 281 Key Terms 281 Application Exercises 282 Get Involved 282 Key Skills for Effective Group Presentations A-4 Types of Group Presentations A-9... effective public presentations It also will remind you of the role public speaking plays in a democratic society at large and will encourage you to view the public speaking course as a way to learn how to be a fully functioning member of your local community Toward the end of the chapter you will learn unique characteristics of public presentations, tips for effective talks, and techniques for keeping... Purpose of Your Informative Presentations 223 Create Information Hunger 224 Help the Audience Understand the Information 225 Help the Audience Remember the Information 226 Help the Audience Apply the Information 228 Principles of Learning 229 Build on the Known 229 Use Humor and Wit 229 Use Sensory Aids 230 Organize to Optimize Learning 231 Reward Your Listeners 232 Skills for the Informative Presenter... Listeners 232 Skills for the Informative Presenter 233 Defining in an Informative Presentation 233 Describing in an Informative Presentation 233 Explaining in an Informative Presentation 234 Demonstrating in an Informative Presentation 235 Ethics and Informative Presentations 235 An Example of an Informative Presentation 236 RESOURCES FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION 240 Summary 240 Key Terms 240 References 240... Part One ] Preparing Your Presentations 1 GETTING STARTED Speaking Excites 5 What’s the Worst-Case Scenario? 5 Why Study Public Speaking? 7 Democracy 7 Life Skills 7 Work and Career 7 Do People Really Speak Anymore? 8 What Is the Presentation Process? 8 What Are the Seven Components of the Communication Process? 9 Why Is Public Speaking a Unique Form of Communication? 13 What Topics Should You Talk About?... help you see public speaking as an exciting and positive experience and lead you to choose vital and appropriate topics [READ As You >> ] 1 Confront your fears about public speaking 2 Strategize ways to reduce communication apprehension 3 Connect to your community through public speaking 4 Identify appropriate and vital presentation topics 5 Define the communication process neL85085_ch01_00 2-0 25.qxd 01/31/2008... students face a public speaking class with mixed Why do some people find public speaking to be exciting emotions and satisfying? Typically, students who have been active in debate, individual events, theater, and musical performances are more like Student 1 above Similarly, students who have worked full-time in responsible jobs, are married, have raised kids, or served in the armed forces seem more... How Can You Use Your Voice Effectively? 159 Adjust Your Rate to Content, Audience, and Situation 159 Use Pause for Effect 160 Use Duration for Attention 160 Use Rhythm to Establish Tempo 160 Use Pitch for Expression 161 Use Volume for Emphasis 161 Use Enunciation for Clarity 161 Use Fluency for Fluidity 163 Denotative and Connotative Words 180 How Can You Use Your Body to Communicate Effectively? 163 . for Contemporary Life / Paul Nelson, Scott Titsworth, Judy Pearson. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 97 8-0 -0 7-3 3850 8-2 (SE softcover: alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-0 7-3 3850 8-5 . paper) ISBN-10: 0-0 7-3 3850 8-5 (SE softcover: alk. paper) ISBN-13: 97 8-0 -0 7-7 2391 6-9 (AIE softcover: alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-0 7-7 2391 6-4 (AIE softcover: alk. paper) 1. Public speaking. I. Titsworth,. section for this book begins on page C-1 and is considered an extension of the copyright page. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Nelson, Paul E. (Paul Edward) iSpeak : Public Speaking