Speaking with a Purpose
10th Edition
Published on 22. June 2017
Book
Hardback
170 pages
978-0-415-78410-8 (ISBN)
Description
Now in its 10th edition, Speaking with a Purpose is designed to help speakers develop the skills they need to prepare and deliver effective speeches. Based on a traditional step-by-step approach combined with up-to-date communication theory, this no-frills text allows students more time to prepare, practice, and present speeches. This edition includes two brand new chapters, both with a technological focus. Students and instructors can also enjoy updated online ancillary material with resources for each chapter. This text is a valuable resource in the traditional, online, or hybrid classroom.
Reviews / Votes
"When I went off to college my father gave me just one piece of advice: Learn how to speak in public. How correct he was! But I wish I had this book to help me learn the art and science of public speaking much quicker!"-David Meerman Scott, bestselling author and prolific international speaker
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
8 s/w Abbildungen, 1 s/w Photographie bzw. Rasterbild, 7 s/w Zeichnungen
7 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Halftones, black and white; 8 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-78410-8 (9780415784108)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Arthur Koch | Jason Schmitt
Speaking with a Purpose
Book
08/2023
11th Edition
Routledge
€231.40
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Additional editions
Arthur Koch | Jason Schmitt
Speaking with a Purpose
Book
06/2017
10th Edition
Routledge
€85.60
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Persons
Arthur Koch taught Speech and Communication at La Crosse State University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as well as Milwaukee Area Technical College where he served as department chair.
Jason Schmitt is Associate Professor of Communication & Media at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. He is a regular columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post with a focus on new technology evolving higher education.
Jason Schmitt is Associate Professor of Communication & Media at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York. He is a regular columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post with a focus on new technology evolving higher education.
Content
CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1 Speech Communication
Chapter 2 Audience Analysis
Chapter 3 Determine your Purpose and Subject
Chapter 4 The Introduction and Conclusion
Chapter 5 Gathering Supportive Material
Chapter 6 Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 7 Organizing the Body of Your Speech
Chapter 8 Delivering Your Speech
Chapter 9 Informing
Chapter 10 Persuasion
Chapter 11 Group Communication
Chapter 12 Speaking Online
Chapter 13 The Tech Savvy Leader
Index
Preface
Chapter 1 Speech Communication
Chapter 2 Audience Analysis
Chapter 3 Determine your Purpose and Subject
Chapter 4 The Introduction and Conclusion
Chapter 5 Gathering Supportive Material
Chapter 6 Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 7 Organizing the Body of Your Speech
Chapter 8 Delivering Your Speech
Chapter 9 Informing
Chapter 10 Persuasion
Chapter 11 Group Communication
Chapter 12 Speaking Online
Chapter 13 The Tech Savvy Leader
Index