| Essentials of Public Speaking Contributor(s): Hamilton, Cheryl (Author) |
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ISBN: 1285159454 ISBN-13: 9781285159454 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $82.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies - Performing Arts | Theater - General - Drama |
| LCCN: 2013948335 |
| Series: Cengage Advantage Books |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.9" W x 9.9" (1.65 lbs) 408 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Packed with sample speeches illustrating what to do as well as plenty of examples detailing what not to do, this value-priced public speaking text equips students with the essential skills and theories needed to become an effective public speaker. ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING emphasizes critical thinking as it delivers abundant practical advice, intriguing discussions on the role of ethics in public speaking, and up-to-date coverage on effectively using technology in speech development and delivery. The sixth edition features a new streamlined organization, a revised initial chapter that gets students speaking right away with 11 types of introductory speeches, and two new chapters (one on ethics and technology in public speaking and another on team presentations). |
Contributor Bio(s): Hamilton, Cheryl: - Cheryl Hamilton, an author well known for her writing style and award-winning teaching, is professor emeritus at Tarrant County College-NE Campus in the Communication Arts Department where she served as department chair and communication professor and continues to teach each fall semester to stay close to students and try out new textbook material. Her numerous awards -- including the Chancellor's Award for Exemplary Teaching -- show her love of teaching. Although she specialized in business communication and public speaking, Dr. Hamilton taught more than 10 different communication courses. Throughout her career, she served as mentor to many beginning teachers; presented more than 40 papers at national conferences; conducted numerous seminars for large and small corporations; served on multiple educational committees; and authored two additional texts -- THE ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING and COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS. An Illinois native, Dr. Hamilton received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University, her master's degree from Purdue University, and her doctoral degree from the University of North Texas. |