iSpeak

Overview

For your classes in Public Speaking McGraw-Hill introduces the latest in its acclaimed M Series. The M Series started with your students. McGraw-Hill conducted extensive market research with over 4,000 students to gain insight into their studying and buying behavior. Students told us they wanted more portable texts with innovative visual appeal and content that is designed according to the way they learn. We also surveyed instructors, and they told us they wanted a way to engage their students without compromising on high quality content.

Freedom of speech and public speaking are critical components of a healthy democracy. iSpeak promotes this declaration by using examples that reflect vital personal, social, and political themes that portray campus communities across the country. iSpeak consistently demonstrates that public communication is directly related to what people care about, what people want, and what people do.

More current, more portable, more captivating, plus a rigorous and innovative research foundation adds up to: more learning. When you meet students where they are, you can take them where you want them to be.

Table of contents

Part One: Preparing Your Presentations
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2. Preparing Your First Presentation
Chapter 3. Selecting a Topic and Purpose
Chapter 4. Analyzing the Audience

Part Two: Selecting and Arranging Content
Chapter 5. Finding Information and Supporting Your Ideas
Chapter 6. Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation
Chapter 7. Delivering Speeches
Chapter 8. Choosing Your Words
Chapter 9. Visual Resources and Presentation Technology

Part Three: Types of Presentations
Chapter 10. Presenting to Inform
Chapter 11. Presenting Persuasive Messages
Chapter 12. Speaking on Special Occasions
Appendix A: Working and Presenting as a Group