Speaking with a Purpose

by Arthur Koch, Jason Schmitt

"Provides a concise, practical, and step-by-step approach to public speaking"" ""Speaking with a Purpose" is designed to help speakers develop the skills they need to prepare and deliver effective speeches. It is based primarily on a traditional public speaking approach combined with up-to-date communication theory. It is intentionally brief in order to give the reader more time to prepare, practice, and present speeches. The step-by-step approach of the book allows students to concentrate on the speechmaking process. Learning GoalsUpon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Understand speech purpose and audience response
Organize, support, and outline their speeches
Identify persuasive appeals and fallacies
Understand and practice ethical public speaking
0205843751 / 9780205843756 Speaking with a Purpose Plus MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205220401 / 9780205220403 Speaking with a Purpose 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card

Genres: Self Help

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Kaylie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great textbook to teach the basics of public speaking.

[Adrian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for school.

[Libby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read it for school, very informative

[Steven Hummer · Rating 5 out of 5]

All things considered this is, in the end, a college textbook not something you read for pleasure.
That said, this is one of the easiest text books to read and comprehend you'll find.The book uses simple language, definitions, and great examples. This book will give you all the tools needed to become a good speaker and do well in the course work which for me involved both giving speeches and taking tests.
So if you're professor assigns this one stand up and cheer because unlike the rest of your textbooks it's an easy read and it's an affordable paperback.

[Jessica López-Barkl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the textbook I'm using for my speech 101 class. It is short and to the point. I like it. Also, it is a good refresher for anyone who wants to write a speech.

[Ayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

good book for preparing and giving speeches. Part of a class in public speaking. concise and easy to read with valuable insights.

[Melissa Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essentially an instruction manual on how to give the best speech ever.