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With 19 chapters organized into five units, BUILDING A SPEECH, 8th EDITION guides students through the stepbystep process of developing public speaking skills through observation, peer criticism, personal experience and instructor guidance. Readings and exercises help students draft informative and persuasive speeches and improves their research and speechwriting skills. Topics such as apprehension and listening help students realize that they are not alone in their struggle to find the confidence to speak in public. BUILDING A SPEECH is grounded in the philosophy that students can master the steps of speech construction when provided with a caring environment, clear direction, and creative examples. Plus, this new Eighth Edition of BUILDING A SPEECH a Cengage Advantage Book continues the tradition of providing proven texts at lower prices.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Building a Speech'? A: 'Building a Speech' primarily focuses on guiding students through the process of developing public speaking skills. It emphasizes observation, peer criticism, and personal experiences to help enhance these skills.
- Q: How many chapters are included in the 8th edition of this book? A: The 8th edition of 'Building a Speech' includes 19 chapters organized into five units.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Building a Speech'? A: 'Building a Speech' covers a variety of topics including speech construction, public speaking apprehension, listening skills, and techniques for drafting informative and persuasive speeches.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in public speaking? A: Yes, 'Building a Speech' is suitable for beginners as it provides step-by-step guidance and supportive resources to help students develop their public speaking confidence.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'. This suggests it may have minimal wear or be in excellent condition overall.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Building a Speech'? A: The author of 'Building a Speech' is Sheldon Metcalfe.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: The 8th edition of 'Building a Speech' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Building a Speech' 8th edition published? A: 'Building a Speech' 8th edition was published on January 1, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Building a Speech' have? A: 'Building a Speech' has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: What materials are included in 'Building a Speech' for improving speech skills? A: 'Building a Speech' includes readings and exercises designed to help students improve their research and speechwriting skills, as well as enhance their public speaking abilities.