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Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Speaking / pronunciation skills > Public speaking / elocution
Broad generalizations about "people today" are a familiar feature
of first-year student writing. How Students Write brings a fresh
perspective to this perennial observation, using corpus linguistics
techniques. This study analyzes sentence-level patterns in student
writing to develop an understanding of how students present
evidence, draw connections between ideas, relate to their readers,
and, ultimately, learn to construct knowledge in their writing.
Drawing on both first-year and upper-level student writing, the
book examines the discourse of students at different points in
their education. It also distinguishes between argumentative and
analytic essays to explore the way school genres and assignments
shape students' choices. In focusing on sentence-level features
such as hedges ("perhaps") and boosters ("definitely"), this study
shows how such rhetorical choices work together to open or close
opportunities for thoughtful exchanges of ideas. Attention to these
features can help instructors foster civil discourse, design
effective assignments, and expose and question norms of higher
education.
A discussion of the benefits and pitfalls of citizen
science-scientific undertakings that make use of public
participation and crowd-sourced data collection. James Wynn's
timely investigation highlights scientific studies grounded in
publicly gathered data and probes the rhetoric these studies
employ. Many of these endeavors, such as the widely used SETI@home
project, simply draw on the processing power of participants' home
computers; others, like the protein-folding game FoldIt, ask users
to take a more active role in solving scientific problems. In
Citizen Science in the Digital Age: Rhetoric, Science, and Public
Engagement, Wynn analyzes the discourse that enables these
scientific ventures, as well as the difficulties that arise in
communication between scientists and lay people and the potential
for misuse of publicly gathered data. Wynn puzzles out the
intricacies of these exciting new research developments by focusing
on various case studies. He explores the Safecast project, which
originated from crowd-sourced mapping for Fukushima radiation
dispersal, arguing that evolving technologies enable public
volunteers to make concrete, sound, science-based arguments.
Additionally, he considers the potential use of citizen science as
a method of increasing the public's identification with the
scientific community, and contemplates how more collaborative
rhetoric might deepen these opportunities for interaction and
alignment. Furthermore, he examines ways in which the lived
experience of volunteers may be integrated with expert scientific
knowledge, and also how this same personal involvement can be used
to further policy agendas. Precious few texts explore the
intersection of rhetoric, science, and the Internet. Citizen
Science in the Digital Age fills this gap, offering a clear,
intelligent overview of the topic intended for rhetoric and
communication scholars as well as practitioners and administrators
in a number of science-based disciplines. With the expanded
availability of once inaccessible technologies and computing power
to laypeople, the practice of citizen science will only continue to
grow. This study offers insight into how-given prudent application
and the clear articulation of common goals-citizen science might
strengthen the relationships between scientists and laypeople.
No Future in This Country: The Prophetic Pessimism of Bishop Henry
McNeal Turner is a history of the career of Bishop Henry McNeal
Turner (1834-1915), specifically focusing on his work from 1896 to
1915. Drawing on the copious amount of material from Turner's
speeches, editorial, and open and private letters, Andre E. Johnson
tells a story of how Turner provided rhetorical leadership during a
period in which America defaulted on many of the rights and
privileges gained for African Americans during Reconstruction.
Unlike many of his contemporaries during this period, Turner did
not opt to proclaim an optimistic view of race relations. Instead,
Johnson argues that Turner adopted a prophetic persona of a
pessimistic prophet who not only spoke truth to power but, in so
doing, also challenged and pushed African Americans to believe in
themselves. At this time in his life, Turner had no confidence in
American institutions or that the American people would live up to
the promises outlined in their sacred documents. While he argued
that emigration was the only way for African Americans to retain
their ""personhood"" status, he also would come to believe that
African Americans would never emigrate to Africa. He argued that
many African Americans were so oppressed and so stripped of agency
because they were surrounded by continued negative assessments of
their personhood that belief in emigration was not possible.
Turner's position limited his rhetorical options, but by adopting a
pessimistic prophetic voice that bore witness to the atrocities
African Americans faced, Turner found space for his oratory, which
reflected itself within the lament tradition of prophecy.
Writing begins with unconscious feelings of something that
insistently demands to be responded to, acted upon, or elaborated
into a new entity. Writers make things that matter-treaties, new
species, software, and letters to the editor-as they interact with
other humans of all kinds. As they write, they also continually
remake themselves. In The Animal Who Writes, Cooper considers
writing as a social practice and as an embodied behavior that is
particularly important to human animals. The author argues that
writing is an act of composing enmeshed in nature-cultures and is
homologous with technology as a mode of making.
Martin Diederich develops a professional concept for the artistic
design of free weddings and free funeral services. For the first
time, psychological, sociological, art and communication
theoretical technical fundamentals for the profession of 'free
speaker' are comprehensibly described and linked to practical work.
For all who are interested in deepening and expanding their
professionalism as wedding and funeral orators, the book provides
an overview of the technical dimensions of the profession and its
practice.
Across national and cultural borders, the archetype of the fool has
played a significant role in how communities interpret and ascribe
identity. As Charles Campbell and Johan Cilliers remind us, the
Christian preacher, tasked with delivering a paradoxical gospel, is
a fool. In a delicate exploration with enlightening results,
Preaching Fools uses a diverse representation of fools and foolish
actions to show how modern preaching is inseparable from the folly
of the cross. Campbell and Cilliers walk the fine line between the
ugliness and beauty of the gospel and challenge readers toward a
deeper engagement with its unsettling message.
Querying Consent examines the ways in which the concept of consent
is used to map and regulate sexual desire, gender relationships,
global positions, technological interfaces, relationships of
production and consumption, and literary and artistic interactions.
From philosophy to literature, psychoanalysis to the art world, the
contributors to Querying Consent address the most uncomfortable
questions about consent today. Grounded in theoretical explorations
of the entanglement of consent and subjectivity across a range of
textual, visual, multi- and digital media, Querying Consent
considers the relationships between consent and agency before
moving on to trace the concept's outcomes through a range of
investigations of the mutual implication of personhood and
self-ownership.
With emphasis on public speaking as a means for social justice,
Empowering Public Speaking helps students develop the communication
skills necessary to successfully effect change. Readers learn about
public speaking as a means of personal, social, economic, and
cultural power, and how communication shapes social relations,
identity development, and public awareness. Through examples and
discussions, the book demonstrates how public speaking is a
significant act that inspires social transformation. Over the
course of 12 chapters, students learn how communication creates our
social reality and shapes interpersonal relationships. They
discover the importance of critical, compassionate listening,
careful attention to power, and adapting speeches to a specific
time, place, and purpose. Dedicated chapters address the craft
required for effective public speaking, the responsibility of
finding and sharing reputable sources of information, and
strategies for delivering an impassioned address. The closing
chapters discuss speaker accountability, the constant evolution of
public speaking, and its ability to empower.
Deliver compelling presentations in any context, from a meeting
with colleagues to a client pitch or keynote address. Whenever you
talk to anyone, you are presenting yourself and your ideas to an
audience. You are giving a presentation. This could be in person,
on the phone, or via videoconference. In any case, both your
content and your delivery contribute to the vitality and
effectiveness of your message. Too many speakers fail to engage
their audience and get their ideas across. Don't be one of them!
Practical Presentation Skills will help you master the three
fundamental elements responsible for a presentation's success:
authenticity, focus, and strength.
Public speaking is an art, and some of the most effective
communicators in history have been artists. Think of Steve Jobs,
John F Kennedy, Dale Carnegie, Martin Luther King, Jr and even
President Barack Obama all public figures known for their eloquence
when delivering a speech. A perfectly delivered speech is something
that takes time, practice, and knowledge. This book is teeming with
resources for public speaking, whether you are looking to get over
your fear of speaking to a group of people or are running for
political office and need an edge on your competition. According to
The Phobia Clinic, fear of public speaking ranks among Americans
top dreads, surpassing fear of illness, flying, terrorism, and
often the fear of death itself. It is no wonder delivering a speech
can seem like a large hurdle for many people. Even the most
brilliant ideas have to be communicated with poise and enthusiasm
or the message will be lost due to poor delivery. You will discover
how to overcome public speaking fright and phobia by being
prepared, rehearsed, and ready for a number of unforeseen
circumstances. You will learn how to write a memorable speech and
how to impact and persuade your audience. This book also includes
tips on understanding your audience, holding their attention,
knowing what to talk about and what not to include, organising your
speech, perfecting your timing, handling Q&A sessions, and much
more. You will also grasp how to put together informative,
educational, and well-designed visual aids, including electronic
presentations. The book will also show you how you can gauge your
audience s reaction and tailor the remainder of your presentation
to have maximum appeal to the group you are speaking to. There is
no need to worry with this book in your arsenal: You will learn
everything you need to know to deliver an expertly written speech
with poise and confidence.
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