The Speaker's Primer, 3e National Edition

The Speaker's Primer is a concise, practical guide to delivering individual and group presentations in both face-to-face and digital environments. Since many students must overcome a fear of public speaking and most assessments are based on performance, the text offers secondary assessments throughout that are critical in helping them succeed. Material focuses on the ethical dimensions of public speaking, including the importance of listening as an audience member as well as full chapters devoted to civility, culture and diversity, and speaking in a wide variety of career settings.The Speaker’s Primer takes care to fully engage speaking with technology, with new content that supports speakers when adapting presentations for virtual delivery, illuminating challenges and offering clear tips and guidelines to ensure success.