Author Description

This self-paced instructional CD allows students to view sample speeches along with corresponding outlines, manuscripts, and critical analyses. Follow-up exercises test students' skills and reinforce key concepts related to speech development and delivery. Ten lessons, organized much like chapters in a book, detail different concepts covered in public speaking texts, such as listening, presentation, gesturing, and speech topic. The Screening Room shows a digital video of a complete student speech with a breakdown of the speech's components, such as Manuscript (the text of the speech scrolls along with the video clip), Outline (students can view the outline as the speech is being delivered), Notecards (Notecards help students identify key points of each speech), Analysis (an instructor's criticism helps students recognize important speech criteria and grading), and Delivery (this view shows an analysis of the overall discussion and speech delivery). A series of three Drills follows the Screening Room, providing opportunities for assessment in each lesson. Tips to Remember reiterate key points. Next Step engages students in applying skills from each lesson.