Speaking with a Purpose
Speaking with a Purpose by Arthur Koch, published by Routledge Taylor & Francis Group in August 2023, is now available in its 11th edition. This 188-page textbook is designed to assist speakers in developing the necessary skills for preparing and delivering effective speeches. It employs a traditional step-by-step approach alongside contemporary communication theory, enabling students to practice and present their speeches effectively.
This edition emphasizes the skills required for effective communication in both online and offline settings, analyzing the nuances between in-person speaking and online video conferencing. It also addresses technical aspects such as best practices for platforms like Zoom and delves into the ethical considerations of public communication, including trustworthiness and respect. A valuable resource for traditional, online, or hybrid classrooms, this textbook serves as a comprehensive guide for courses in public speaking and speech communication.
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Now in its 11th edition, Speaking with a Purpose is designed to help speakers develop the skills they need to prepare and deliver effective speeches.
Using a traditional step-by-step approach combined with up-to-date communication theory, this no-frills textbook allows students to prepare, practice, and present speeches. This new edition places greater emphasis on the skills needed to communicate effectively both online and offline. It analyses the similarities and differences between in-person speaking and online video conferencing and explores technical online attributes such as best Zoom protocols. This new edition also provides a deeper focus on the ethics and ethical implications associated with communicating in public and assesses issues such as trustworthiness, integrity, and respect for others.
A valuable resource in the traditional, online, or hybrid classroom, this is an essential textbook for general courses in public speaking and speech communication and composition.
Online resources for instructors include a fully updated test bank and an Instructor’s Manual containing learning objectives and discussion questions. They are available online at https: //www.routledge.com/9781032502700.
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