The Public Speaking Playbook

Fourth Edition

Teri Kwal Gamble - College of New Rochelle, USA
Michael W. Gamble - New York Institute of Technology, USA

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March 2023 | 624 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

The Public Speaking Playbook coaches students to prepare, practice, and present speeches—whether in the classroom, public sphere, or in a virtual setting. Authors Teri Kwal Gamble and Michael W. Gamble employ an interactive approach to building skills through various exercises that allow students to practice and improve their public speaking. Features such as objectives, coaching tips, and new self-assessments in each section further aids student success and reinforces key competencies. The Fourth Edition makes this text more relevant, timely, and engaging with increased coverage of recent events and a focus on improving virtual presentation skills.

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PART ONE: Get Ready to Speak Confidently

Chapter 1: You Can Speak Confidently

Chapter 2: Public Speaking in a Connected World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

PART TWO: Listen and Adapt

Chapter 3: Mindful Listening

Chapter 4: Analyzing and Adapting to the Audience

PART THREE: Topic and Research

Chapter 5: Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Chapter 6: Finding and Evaluating Research for Your Speech

Chapter 7: Integrating Support

PART FOUR: Organize and Outline

Chapter 8: Organizing the Main Points of Your Speech

Chapter 9: Outlining Your Speech

PART FIVE: Present Your Speech

Chapter 10: Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Chapter 11: Wording the Speech

Chapter 12: Delivery Modes and Practice

Chapter 13: Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

Chapter 14: Using Presentation Aids

PART SIX: Informative Presentations

Chapter 15: Speaking to Inform

PART SEVEN: Speaking to Persuade

Chapter 16: Prepare to Persuade

Chapter 17: Methods of Persuasion

PART EIGHT: Specialized Speaking Contexts

Chapter 18: Communicating and Presenting in Small Groups

Chapter 19: Special Occasion Speeches

Chapter 20: Business and Professional Speaking

Chapter 21: Storytelling

Chapter 22: Presenting in Classes Beyond the Public Speaking Course (online)

Chapter 23: Presenting Online

Chapter 24: Answering Questions: Preparing for and Managing the Q&A (online)

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Department decision!

Joni Dahlene-Gaudiello

Communication Studies Dept, Bridgewater State University

August 29, 2023

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Key features

NEW TO THIS EDITION:

The new edition is available in SAGE Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Learn more.
100 sample student speeches available in SAGE Vantage illustrates examples of effective speeches as well as speeches that need improvement
Updated for currency and relevance, including new chapter openers, real world examples, COVID-19, pop culture references, and current events.
Refreshed “storytelling” focus emphasizes the text’s chapter on storytelling and how students have life-stories to share that can improve the speaker–audience connection.
A fresh look at the role of empathy in public speaking, whether performing the role of speaker, audience member, or evaluator, the ability to empathize increases effectiveness.
Expanded coverage of virtual and online presentations, including how to use Zoom and avoid Zoom fatigue, how to create podcasts, and how to ensure that transitioning between formats, from face-to-face to virtual, goes smoothly.

KEY FEATURES:

A play-by-play guide to presentations using a coaching approach encourages speakers to practice regularly in order to build skills and speak at peak ability.
Coverage of the fundamentals of speech preparation and delivery in the first chapter empowers students to manage speech anxiety, build confidence, and prepare for their first speech.
Self-assessments, Game Plans, and checklists highlight areas where students excel or need improvement, setting the tone for building skills and confidence through routine practice.
Exercises put skills into practice in every chapter, with a regular emphasis on speech analysis, speech preparation, and delivery.
Coaching Tips drive home the key takeaways for speakers with inspiring quotes and practical advice.

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Chapter 1. YOU CAN SPEAK CONFIDENTLY

Chapter 2. PUBLIC SPEAKING IN A CONNECTED WORLD

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