Public Speaking and Civic Engagement
Public Speaking and Civic Engagement

Author: J. Michael Hogan

Publisher: Pearson College Division

Published: 2013-01-07

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9780205953950

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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Promotes public speaking as a vehicle for civic engagement Public Speaking and Civic Engagement advocates for being an engaged citizen of democracy by communicating ideas and information that could benefit and improve one's community. It teaches through a clear, engaging narrative and uses special features that demonstrate specific ways in which students and citizens can use public speaking to become better citizens. MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the Hogan program. Key learning applications include MediaShare, an eText, and a study plan. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning-- MyCommunicationLab is online learning. MyCommunicationLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment. Improve Critical Thinking--Features that promote critical thinking, such as learning objectives and questions for review, appear throughout the book. Engage Students--Tools throughout the text help students gauge their level of communication apprehension. Apply Ethics--Discussions of ethical implications of speaker and listener choices appear in every chapter. Support Instructors-- A full set of supplements, including MyCommunicationLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need. 0205953956 / 9780205953950 Public Speaking and Civic Engagement Plus NEW MyCommunicationLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205252885 / 9780205252886 Public Speaking and Civic Engagement 0205890857 / 9780205890859 NEW MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card

The Elements of Public Speaking
The Elements of Public Speaking

Author: Joseph A. DeVito

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 620

ISBN-13:

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Elements of Public Speaking, 7e, provides a highly engaging and comprehensive survey of public speaking in a flexible format adaptable to a variety of classrooms. The major themes of the new edition are its integrated coverage of new technology, inclusion of ethics, emphasis on listening, expanded coverage of culture and gender, and continued coverage of critical thinking.

Speak Up
Speak Up

Author: Douglas M. Fraleigh

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 787

ISBN-13: 0312621884

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When was the last time you actually looked forward to reading a textbook? With "Speak Up", thousands of students have been doing just that -- getting more out of their speech courses and having fun while doing it. It's a different kind of textbook, combining great writing and examples with more than 500 hand-drawn illustrations that bring speechmaking to life. It's all designed to help you ace the course and prepare you to speak effectively on campus, on the job, and beyond. -- From publisher's description.

Talk Like TED
Talk Like TED

Author: Carmine Gallo

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: 2014-03-04

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1466837276

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Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED ? which stands for technology, entertainment, and design ? brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. In his book, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable. Carmine Gallo's top 10 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives. The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in TALK LIKE TED are his own. His book is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC or its affiliates.

Public Speaking Handbook New Myspeechlab With Pearson Etext Standalone Access Card
Public Speaking Handbook New Myspeechlab With Pearson Etext Standalone Access Card

Author: Steven A. Beebe

Publisher: Pearson College Division

Published: 2012-03

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9780205850600

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ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- This 12 month access code card gives you access to all of MySpeechLab's tools and resources, including a complete eText of your book! This access code card is only available packaged with a new textbook and at no additional cost. You can also buy immediate access to MySpeechLab with Pearson eText online with a credit card at www.myspeechlab.com. Updated in its 4th edition, Beebe, Public Speaking Handbook provides a unique, audience-centered approach in a reader-friendly reference format. Adapted from the authors' top-selling public speaking book, the handbook format makes it a quick and easy way access to key information. Its distinctive and popular audience-centered approach emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point in preparing and delivering a speech. This public speaking model serves as a foundation as the book guides readers through the step-by-step process of public speaking, focusing their attention on the importance and dynamics of diverse audiences.

Interpersonal Communication Book
Interpersonal Communication Book

Author: Joseph A. DeVito

Publisher:

Published: 2013-07-27

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9781292025162

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Updated in its 13th edition, Joseph Devito's The Interpersonal Communication Book provides a highly interactive presentation of the theory, research, and skills of interpersonal communication with integrated discussions of diversity, ethics, workplace issues, face-to-face and computer-mediated communication and a new focus on the concept of choice in communication. This thirteenth edition presents a comprehensive view of the theory and research in interpersonal communication and, at the same time, guides readers to improve a wide range of interpersonal skills. The text emphasizes how to choose among those skills and make effective communication choices in a variety of personal, social, and workplace relationships

THINK Public Relations
THINK Public Relations

Author: Dennis L. Wilcox

Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0205912745

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-- THINK Currency. THINK Relevancy. THINK Public Relations. The engaging visual design of THINK Public Relations provides an introduction to the field of public relations that successfully blends theory and practice in an easy-to-read format. Students are introduced to exciting and innovative public relations campaign examples in the contract of relevant theory and core concepts that they will need to succeed in the world of public relations. The authors offer a practical approach to the study of public relations and emphasize competition and conflict management, while providing a concise, comprehensive overview of the profession. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how: Improve Critical Thinking—Questions and cases throughout the text encourage students to think critically about public relations topics. Engage Students—An appealing visual design and real-world applications engage students in the material. Apply Ethics— Feature boxes introduce readers to the important ethical and legal issues facing public relations practitioners today.