Mastering Public Speaking

Key features within this editionStrong coverage of ethics The first public speaking book to include a full chapter on ethics (Ch. 2), the new edition continues to stress to readers the importance of being ethical speakers and listeners. “Ethical Decisions” boxes present mini-cases in which readers must choose between controversial courses of action. Thought-provoking questions follow each scenario, providing springboards for engaging classroom debates. In-chapter discussions of ethical issues throughout the book stress to readers how ethics is a part of the entire public speaking process. Emphasis on speech Step-by-step instruction on speech criticism (Chapter 4) includes discussion of reacting to criticism that shows readers how to use feedback constructively. Critiquing guidelines printed in the back of the book serve as a reference tool. An annotated speech critique is included in Chapter 4, offering an early example (with commentary from the authors) to help improve a reader’s written and oral critiquing. Annotated speeches appear in Chapters 15, 17, and 18, and illustrate how four readers constructed their informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. Emphasis on critical In-text discussions of specific critical thinking skills are incorporated throughout the text, appearing early in the chapters to reinforce how critical thinking relates to each topic at hand. Emphasis on The Seventh Edition provides a current guide to research using databases, academic search engines, and Internet sources, with a strong emphasis on how to evaluate Internet sites. “Exploring Online” boxes throughout the book emphasize the wealth of useful information on the Internet. Two full chapters on persuasion highlight persuasive theory, types of argument, and a discussion of logical fallacies. “Speaking with Confidence” boxes feature speaker excerpts throughout the country explaining how Mastering Public Speaking helped them to build their confidence throughout the stages of the public speaking process. Sample speeches represent a diversity of speakers and student and professional speakers; classroom and contest student speeches; speeches by two-year, four-year, and graduate school readers; informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches (Ch. 15, 17, 18 & Appendix). Updated examples reflect greater cultural diversity and changes in technology. “Theory into Practice” features in every chapter help readers understand and apply concepts and strategies of public communication to enhance their speaking competence.

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• Mastering Public Speaking Student CD-ROM
• Mastering Public Speaking Study Guide
• Companion Website Plus with Practice Tests (www.ablongman.com/grice5e)
• VideoWorkshop for Public Speaking Student Learning Guide with CD-ROM
• iSearch with Research Navigator for Speech Communication
• Public Speaking Tutor
• Allyn & Bacon Great Speeches DVD
• Preparing Visual Aids for Presentations, Third Edition
• Speech Preparation Workbook
• Public Speaking in the Multicultural Environment, Second Edition
• Outlining Workbook
• Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website (www.ablongman.com/pubspeak)
• Interactive Speechwriter Software, Version 1.1
• Speech Writer's Workshop CD-ROM, Version 2.0

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Print Supplements

• Instructor's Manual and Test Bank with Teaching Tool
• VideoWorkshop for Public Speaking Instructor's Teaching Guide with CD-ROM
• A Guide for New Public Speaking Teachers, Second Edition
• ESL Guide for Public Speaking
• Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Transparency Package
• Great Ideas for Teaching Speech, Third Edition

Electronic Supplements

• TestGen EQ: Computerized Testing Program
• PowerPoint Presentation for Mastering Public Speaking, 5/e
• Allyn & Bacon PowerPoint Presentation for Public Speaking
• Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive for Communication, Version 2.0
• CourseCompass for Public Speaking Professional Development Edition

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• Allyn & Bacon Communication Video Library
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• Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Video
• Allyn & Bacon Student Speeches Video Library
• Mastering Public Speaking Video: A Speech with Critiques

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• Mastering Public Speaking Student CD-ROM
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• iSearch with Research Navigator for Speech Communication
• VideoWorkshop for Public Speaking Student Learning Guide with CD-ROM
• Public Speaking Tutor
• Preparing Visual Aids for Presentations, Third Edition
• Speech Preparation Workbook
• Outlining Workbook

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