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"The Challenge of effective Speaking is a very user friendly book that highlights the most important areas for an introductory public speaking course. The examples are relevant and the feedback from my students over the years has been very positive."

"The outlining of the chapters is superb. It is easy to take notes from the chapter and see what the main points and sub points are. The Reflect on Ethics examples are real life scenarios that students (and instructors) can relate to. They are relevant, timely and can be a great impetus for classroom discussion. I feel this is an excellent introductory book for the public speaking student. The sample speeches are excellent multimedia tools for the students use as role models."

"I like the Verderber approach of combining speaker apprehension with good speech preparation. There is a good deal of merit to the suggestion that students can reduce apprehension by proper planning… Overall, I like the way the text illustrates the constituent parts of a properly organized and outlined speech."

"The text is both student-friendly and teacher-useful. It is well-written and provides sensible, up-to-date information in a pleasing manner. The support available is excellent in terms of multimedia, web, and CD."

"The Challenge of Effective Speaking is a good basic public speaking textbook that is clearly written, is easy for student to read and understand, is attractively laid out, and covers the important material as well as or better than any other speech textbook I have examined."


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Do you want to ace your public speaking course? All you need to know, including all of the skills that will help you become a confident speaker and conquer speaking anxiety, are thoroughly covered in THE CHALLENGE OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING, 14e. A favorite with students, this best seller guides you through six key "Speech Planning Action Steps". The result? You'll learn how to prepare and deliver strong speeches that get you good grades in your public speaking course! You'll be guided through topic selection, audience analysis and adaptation, effective research (including appropriate use of Internet resources), organization (with an emphasis on outlining), and language and delivery. The new 14th edition of this nationwide best seller also including many online tools, including videos of actual student speeches accompanied by Interactive Video Activities that help you develop and strengthen your public speaking skills. Authors Rudy and Kathie Verderber, together with new coauthor Deanna D. Sellnow, have grounded this new edition with the latest research to give you an exceptional resource for creating and delivering your speeches.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 14 edition (October 12, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0495502170
  • ISBN-13: 978-0495502173
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,440 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars great, August 26, 2009
i was able to get the book very quickly and in great condition. awesome transaction.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!, June 12, 2000
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A must-have book.Informative and excellently written.Gives all the information you want on Public speaking.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book was in great condition. , September 30, 2008
Very useful. It's exactly the edition of the book which was shown online that was sent.

It is in good condition. Im still going to be able to resell it when I am done.

Only using it for one college semester.
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