Test Bank Practically Speaking 3rd Edition by J. Dan Rothwell
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Test Bank Practically Speaking 3rd Edition by J. Dan Rothwell
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Test Bank Practically Speaking 3rd Edition by J. Dan Rothwell
Widely praised for its conversational tone and clear advice, Practically Speaking is the public speaking textbook your students will actually read.
ISBN-10 : 0190921110
ISBN-13 : 978-0190921118
J. Dan Rothwell (Author)
Table Of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Communication Competence and Public Speaking
DEFINING COMMUNICATION
Communication as a Transactional Process: Working with an Audience
Communication as Sharing Meaning: Making Sense
DEFINING COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING
Effectiveness: Achieving Goals
Degrees of Effectiveness: From Deficiency to Proficiency
Audience Orientation: You Are Not Talking to Yourself
Appropriateness: Speaking by the Rules
ACHIEVING COMPETENT PUBLIC SPEAKING
Knowledge: Learning the Rules
Skills: Showing Not Just Knowing
Sensitivity: Developing Receptive Accuracy
Commitment: Acquiring a Passion for Excellence
Ethics: Determining the Right and Wrong of Speaking
Ethical Standards: Judging Moral Correctness of Speech
Plagiarism: Never Inconsequential
SUMMARY
TED TALKS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS
CHECKLIST
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Chapter 2. Speech Anxiety
SPEECH ANXIETY AS A CHALLENGE
Pervasiveness of Speech Anxiety: A Common Experience
Intensity of Speech Anxiety: Fate Worse Than Death?
Box Feature First Speech: Sample Narrative Speech of Introduction on Speech Anxiety
SYMPTOMS: FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT RESPONSE
Basic Symptoms: Your Bodys Response to Threat
Appropriateness of Symptoms: Relevance to Public Speaking
CAUSES OF DYSFUNCTIONAL ANXIETY
Self-Defeating Thoughts: Sabotaging Your Speech
Catastrophic Thinking: Fear of Failure
Perfectionist Thinking: No Mistakes Permitted
The Illusion of Transparency: Being Nervous about Looking Nervous
Desire for Complete Approval: Trying Not to Offend
Anxiety-Provoking Situations: Considering Context
Novelty of the Speaking Situation: Uncertainty
Conspicuousness: In the Spotlight
Types of Speeches: Varying Responses
STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING SPEECH ANXIETY
Prepare and Practice: Transforming Novelty into Familiarity
Gain Realistic Perspective: Rational Not Irrational Thinking
Adopt a Noncompetitive Communication Orientation: Reframing
Use Coping Statements: Rational Reappraisal
Use Positive Imaging: Visualizing Success
Use Relaxation Techniques: Reducing Fight-or-Flight Response
Try Systematic Desensitization: Incremental Relaxation
SUMMARY
TED TALKS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS
CHECKLIST
Chapter 3. Audience Analysis and Topic Selection
TYPES OF AUDIENCES
Captive Audience: Disengaged Listeners
Committed Audience: Agreeable Listeners
Contrary Audience: Hostile Listeners
Concerned Audience: Eager Listeners
Casual Audience: Unexpected Listeners
AUDIENCE COMPOSITION
Age: Possible Generation Gaps
Gender: Go Beyond Simplistic Stereotypes
Ethnicity and Culture: Sensitivity to Diversity
Group Affiliations: A Window into Listeners Views
ADAPTING TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES AND SITUATIONS
Establish Identification: Connecting with Your Audience
Likability: I Can Relate to You
Stylistic Similarity: Looking and Acting the Part
Substantive Similarity: Establishing Common Ground
Build Credibility: Establishing Believability
Adapt to the Situation: Influence of Circumstances
Adapt While Speaking: Exhibit Sensitivity
TOPIC CHOICE AND AUDIENCE ADAPTATION
Exploring Potential Topics: Important Choice
Do a Personal Inventory: You as Topic Source
Brainstorm: New Possibilities
Crowdsourcing for Topics: Group Wisdom
Scanning for Topics: Quick Ideas
Appropriateness of Topic: Blending Topic and Audience
Speaker Appropriateness: Suitability for You
Audience Appropriateness: Suitability for Your Listeners
Occasion Appropriateness: Suitability for the Event
Narrowing the Topic: Making Subjects Manageable
SUMMARY
TED TALKS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS
CHECKLIST
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Chapter 4. Gathering Material
THE INTERNET: ONLINE RESEARCH
Search Engines
Virtual Libraries
Government Sites
Survey Sites
Wikipedia: Credible Scholarship or Mob Rule?
News and Blogging Sites: Be Very Choosy
Famous Quotation Sites: The Wisdom of Others
Evaluating Internet Information: Basic Steps
LIBRARIES: BRICKS-AND-MORTAR RESEARCH FACILITIES
Librarian: Expert Navigator
Library Catalogues: Computer Versions
Periodicals: Popular Information Sources
Newspapers: An Old Standby
Reference Works: Beyond Wikipedia
Databases: Computerized Collections of Credible Information
INTERVIEWING: QUESTIONING EXPERTS
Interview Plan: Be Prepared
Interview Conduct: Act Appropriately
Interviewing by Email: Surprise Yourself
SUMMARY
TED TALKS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS
CHECKLIST
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Chapter 5. Using Supporting Materials Effectively
USING EXAMPLES COMPETENTLY
Types of Examples: Specific Illustrations
Hypothetical Examples: It Could Happen
Real Examples: It Did Happen
Brief Examples: Short and to the Point
Extended Examples: Telling a Story
Using Examples Effectively: Choose Carefully
Use Relevant Examples: Stay on Point
Choose Vivid Examples: Create Images
Use Representative Examples: Reflect What Is Accurate
Stack Examples: When One Is Not Enough
USING STATISTICS COMPETENTLY
Choose Statistics for Effect: Beyond Numbing Numbers
Use Accurate Statistics Accurately: No Distorting
Make Statistics Concrete: Meaningful Numbers
Make Statistical Comparisons: Gaining Perspective
Use Credible Sources: Build Believability
Stack Statistics: Creating Impact
Use Visual Aids: Clarify Statistical Trends and Analysis
USING TESTIMONY COMPETENTLY
Types of Testimony: Relying on Others
Testimony of Experts: Relying on Those in the Know
Eyewitness Testimony: You Had to Be There
Testimony of Non-Experts: Ordinary Folks Adding Color to Events
How to Use Testimony Effectively
Quote or Paraphrase Accurately: Consider Context
Use Qualified Sources: Credibility Matters
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ACROSS TYPES
Choose Interesting Supporting Materials: Counteracting Boredom
Cite Sources Completely: No Vague References
Abbreviate Repetitive Source Citations: Oral Reference Reminders
Combine Examples, Stats, and Quotes: The Power of Three
SUMMARY
TED TALKS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS
CHECKLIST
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Chapter 6. Attention: Getting People to Listen
NATURE OF ATTENTION: A TRANSACTIONAL PROCESS
Selective Attention of Listeners: Filtering Stimuli
How to Be a Mindful Listener: Assisting the Speaker
SPEAKERS ATTENTION STRATEGIES: TRIGGERING LISTENING
The Vital Appeal: Meaningfulness
Novelty: The Allure of the New
Unusual Topics: Choosing Outside the Box
Unusual Examples: The Anti-Sedative
Unusual Stories: Compelling Attention
Unusual Phrasing: Wording Matters
Unusual Presentation: Song and Dance
Humorous Appeal: Keep Listeners Laughing
Do Not Force Humor: Not Everyone Is Funny
Use Only Relevant Humor: Stay Focused
Be Sensitive to Audience and Occasion: Humor Can Backfire
Consider Using Self-Deprecating Humor: “Im Not Worthy”
Startling Appeal: Shake Up Your Listeners
Startling Statements, Facts, or Statistics: The “Oh WOW” Effect
Inappropriate Use: Beware Bizarre Behavior
Movement and Change: Our Evolutionary Protection
Intensity: Extreme Degree of a Stimulus
SUMMARY
TED TALKS AND YOUTUBE VIDEOS
CHECKLIST
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
Chapter 7. Introductions and Conclusions
OBJECTIVES FOR COMPETENT INTRODUCTIONS
Gain Attention: Focusing Your Listeners
Begin with a Clever Quotation: Let Others Grab Attention
Startle Your Audience: Surprise Opener
Use Questions: Engage Your Listeners
Tell a Relevant Story: Use Narrative Power
Begin with a Simple Visual Aid: Show and Tell
Refer to Remarks of Introduction: Acknowledging Praise
Make a Clear Purpose Statement: Providing Intent
Establish Topic Significance