Building a Speech - Softcover

Sheldon Metcalfe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534606628 ISBN 13: 9780534606626

Publisher: Thomson, 2004

Synopsis

Metcalfe's BUILDING A SPEECH, Fifth Edition, continues the tradition of providing proven texts at lower prices. With 20 chapters organized into five units, BUILDING A SPEECH guides students through a step-by-step process of acquiring public speaking skills by observation, peer criticism, personal experience and instructor guidance. Readings and exercises provide assistance in developing informative and persuasive speeches as well as research and speechwriting skills. This book establishes a caring environment for the learning process through a conversational style that aims to both interest and motivate students, while conveying encouragement through topics such as apprehension and listening that will help students to realize that they are not alone in their struggles. It is grounded in the philosophy that students can master the steps of speech construction if provided with a caring environment, clear blueprints, and creative examples.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Metcalfe is the Chair of the Communications Department at the Community College of Baltimore County. He has taught the basic speech course for over 30 years. He is the author of two interactive CD-ROMs on speech training, a videodisc, and the Instructor's Manual to BUILDING A SPEECH, Seventh Edition. In addition to teaching, Dr. Metcalfe is a licensed private pilot, enjoys motorcycling during the warmer months, and playing the piano.

Review

"Metcalfe is useful and easy to read and understand because it is loaded with actual examples from the student level."

"I read the entire text and was delighted to find that all the chapters were consistently well written. Metcalfe's explanations were clear, concise, and creative."

Edition details

• Publisher: Thomson
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534606628
• ISBN 13: 9780534606626
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5