The Challenge of Effective Speaking in a Digital Age

by Rudolph F. Verderber, Kathleen S. Verderber, Deanna D. Sellnow

All the skills you need to know to become a confident speaker and conquer speaking anxiety are thoroughly covered in THE CHALLENGE OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING IN A DIGITAL AGE, 16E. A pioneer in the field, this best seller guides you through six key Speech Planning Action topic selection, audience analysis and adaptation, effective research (including appropriate use of Internet resources), organization (with an emphasis on outlining), presentational aids (and how to avoid succumbing to "death by PowerPoint"), and language and delivery. The new edition also includes many online tools, such as videos of student speeches accompanied by Interactive Video Activities that help develop and strengthen public speaking skills. Grounded in the latest research, this new edition is an exceptional resource for creating and delivering speeches.

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Riley Steelman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not something I would ever read by choice but I had to if I wanted to pass my exams. If you want to learn all about public speaking than read this.

[Breanna Morrow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read it for college so it wasn’t a favorite but like I didn’t hate reading it.