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Introduction to Speech Communication

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Sarah E. Hollingsworth, Oklahoma State University

Megan Linsenmeyer, Oklahoma State University

Terrisa Elwood, Oklahoma State University

Sasha Hanrahan, Oklahoma State University

Mary Walker, Oklahoma State University

Kathryn Weinland, Oklahoma State University

ISBN 13: 9781957983059

Publisher: Oklahoma State University

Language: English

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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Why Public Speaking Matters Today
Public Speaking in the Twenty-First Century
Why is Public Speaking Important?
The Process of Public Speaking
Chapter 2: Building Confidence
What is Communication Apprehension?
Classifying Communication Apprehension
Learning Confidence
Chapter 3: Delivery
The Importance of Delivery
Methods of Speech Delivery
Preparing for Your Delivery
Practicing your Delivery
What to do When Delivering Your Speech
Public Speaking Online
Chapter 4: Ethics
The Ethics Pyramid
Ethics in Public Speaking
Free Speech
Chapter 5: Audience Analysis
What is Audience Analysis?
Why Conduct an Audience Analysis?
Three Types of Audience Analysis
Conducting Audience Analysis
Using Your Audience Analysis
Chapter 6: Culture and Communication
Foundations of Culture and Identity
Exploring Specific Cultural Identities
Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication Competence
Chapter 7: Organizing and Outlining
Why is Organizing and Outlining Important?
The Topic, General Purpose, Specific Purpose, and Thesis
Organizational Patterns of Arrangement
Outlining Your Speech
Chapter 8: Researching Your Speech
Library Resources
What is Research?
Developing a Research Strategy
Citing Sources
Chapter 9: Supporting Ideas and Building Arguments
Crafting Supporting Ideas
Using Research as Support
Exploring Types of Support
Using Support and Creating Arguments
Chapter 10: Introductions and Conclusions
Introductions
Conclusions
Chapter 11: The Importance of Listening
Importance of Listening
Listening vs. Hearing
Listening Styles
Why Listening is Difficult
Stages of Listening
Listening Critically
Chapter 12: Language
What Language Is and Does
Standards for Language in Public
Using Effective Language in Public Speaking
Chapter 13: Presentation Aids
What Are Presentation Aids
Functions of Presentation Aids
Types of Presentation Aids
Using Presentation Slides
Low-Tech Presentation Aids
Chapter 14: Informative Speaking
What is an Informative Speech
Types of Informative Speeches
Guidelines for Selecting an Informative Speech Topic
Guidelines for Preparing an Informative Speech
Giving Informative Speeches in Groups
Sample Informative Speech Outline
Chapter 15: Understanding Small Group Communication
Communicating in Small Groups
Understanding Small Groups
Small Group Development
Small Group Dynamics
Chapter 16: Small Groups & Decision Making
Leadership, Roles, and Problem Solving in Groups
Leadership and Small Group Communication
Group Member Roles
Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups
Chapter 17: Persuasive Speaking
Why Persuade?
A Definition of Persuasion
Why is Persuasion Hard?
Traditional Views of Persuasion
Theories of Persuasive Communication
Constructing a Persuasive Speech
Sample Persuasive Speech Outline
Chapter 18: Special Occasion Speaking
Understanding Special Occasion Speaking
Types of Special Occasion Speeches
Special Occasion Language
Special Occasion Delivery
Sample Special Occasion Speech Script
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About the book.

Introduction to Speech Communication is used to support teaching, learning and research for SPCH 2713 at Oklahoma State University (OSU). In addition to inclusion of original work authored by the editors to meet the needs of their course at OSU, the editors adapted portions of Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition, Stand Up, Speak Out, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking. Please see the Acknowledgements chapter for full citations. We at Oklahoma State University Libraries acknowledge our gratitude for the expertise and generosity of the scholars at Affordable Learning Georgia, College of the Canyons, the Open Education Network and elsewhere for creating and sharing customizable versions of their work. This book also includes an audio version funded by Women for OSU, as well as updated images enabled by a grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.