The Speaker's Handbook - Softcover

Sprague, Jo; Stuart, Douglas; Bodary, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111134650X ISBN 13: 9781111346508

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Synopsis

THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK is an excellent textbook for students in a public speaking course, as well as a practical reference for the independent speaker. Its thorough coverage addresses the public speaking process, including planning, listening, and presentation aids, yet each topic can stand alone, giving readers a convenient reference even when they don't want to read the entire text. Forward-thinking new coauthor David Bodary joins Jo Sprague and Doug Stuart in this tenth edition of THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK to engage students in active learning beyond the classroom.

About this title

About the Author:

Jo Sprague is professor emeritus of Communication Studies at San Jose State University, where she also served as associate director of the Center for Faculty Development and Support. In addition, she is a former president of the Western States Communication Association. Her research focuses on critiquing, teaching, and the scholarship of speech communications.

Douglas Stuart is Vice President of Technical and Marketing Publications at FirstTel Systems Corporation.

David Bodary is a professor of Communication at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, where he teaches public speaking and coordinates the Service Learning office. He belongs to both the National Communication Association (NCA) and the Central States Communication Association. Dr. Bodary has served in a variety of roles for both organizations and is pleased to have participated in the NCA Learning Outcomes in Communication project. He earned his bachelor's from Eastern Michigan University and a master's and doctorate from Wayne State University.

Review:

"I believe that this text should be a keeper for the students who take my class. I believe that it is a resource, based upon its simple structure, for students to find specific information related to any kind of speaking situation that they might find themselves in."

"This textbook provides a good foundation to understand the principles and strategies of quality public speaking. My students can use it to discover what strengths one needs to be a strong public speaker and, in turn, help them develop their confidence."

"I prefer THE SPEAKER'S HANDBOOK over any competing text. Its coverage of topics is excellent."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 111134650X
• ISBN 13: 9781111346508
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 528