SPEAK: How to talk to classmates and others: A primer to oral presentations

by William M. Doll

Overview

Designed with the busy college student in mind, SPEAK provides students with the essentials to deliver a successful oral presentation. It contains easy-to-read brief lessons that highlight key points and principles, eye-catching visuals, quips, and quotes drawn from a variety of sources. This compact resource's intuitive organization and page layout allow students to absorb each skill quickly, logically, and memorably.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199989867
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/06/2014
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

William M. Doll is a professional speechwriter who heads Bill Doll & Company, a communication and research firm in Cleveland. He is also a Presidential Fellow with SAGES, the undergraduate seminar program at Case Western Reserve University.

Table of Contents

Before Approaching the PodiumI. The Three Rules of Public SpeakingRule #1: Keep It Simple.Rule #2: Repetition is Good.Rule #3: Be Prepared!II. Writing the TalkTypes of TalksWhat's the Takeaway? Your AudienceWriting the TalkSignpostsAvoiding PlagiarismHow Do You document sources?III. Presenting the TalkPractice, Practice, Practice.Use your VoiceWhat about Stage Fright? What about Visual Aids? Final RemindersWords and Phrases to Avoid (Or Use Sparingly)A Rubric for Evaluating a TalkWorks Cited/Some Useful ResourcesAcknowledgments

Editorial Reviews

"SPEAK is a great supplement for Composition courses. It includes all of the main points and suggestions that I use to show students how to give successful in-class oral presentations. The topics are clear, organized, and well-explained. This book is a terrific tool."—Cynthia L. Jenéy, Missouri Western State University

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