Cengage Advantage Books: Essentials of Public Speaking (with SpeechBuilder Express™ and InfoTrac) (Advantage Series)

ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING is a value-priced textbook for your public speaking course that teaches students the essential skills and theories required to become an effective public speaker. In addition to being a value, this text offers abundant practical advice on the speechmaking process, grounded in classical and contemporary theory and in a familiar format to instructors. Included in this coverage is a strong emphasis on visual aids and using the Internet for speech preparation and delivery.

Cheryl Hamilton, an author well known for her writing style and award-winning teaching, understands the importance of communication as a lifelong skill. Also the author of COMMUNICATING FOR RESULTS, she has conducted a number of research studies, including one published in the COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE. Dr. Hamilton has presented more than 32 papers at professional conventions, including those sponsored by the National Communication Association, Southwest Educational Research Association, Western Communication Association, and Texas Speech Communication Association. She has conducted seminars for groups such as the National Property Management Association, Bell Helicopter Textron, U.S. Postal Department, North Central Regional Police Academy, and LTV Aerospace. A native of Illinois, she received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University; her master's degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana; and her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas in Denton.