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In this textbook, Fletcher (speech, Monterey Peninsula College) offers tools for reluctant public speakers, encouraging readers to practice their skills with numerous exercises. Each chapter concentrates on one aspect or step in the speech-making process, such as controlling nervousness, preparation, analyzing the context, identifying one's purpose, designing discussions, using aids, persuasion, and entertainment. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Uses a variety of interactive tools with clear step-by-step instructions to help students actively overcome apprehension and feel confident in speech presentation. Rather than simply describing good speaking techniques, this highly practical, perforated workbook text gets students practicing skills through exercises, checklists, self-tests and evaluation forms. Seventeen lessons with measurable objectives give students the tools they need to assess their own progress and insure that they are creating successful speeches. The interactive structure of the text frees the instructor to spend more time working with students.
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