The writing is very student friendly. I've never met the autbor, but I can imagine she is an excellent, student-oriented teacher because the text is casual in tone, yet thorough ..entertaining and also informative.
Janice Stuckey, Jefferson State Community Coolege
The autobr's basic indeas are complemented with abundant, well-developed examples. One of the things I like about this text is the way that Sellnow illustrates important concepts by giving the reader well-developed examples from actual student speeches.
Charles J. G. Griffin, Kansas State University
I believe that Sellnow provides a more comprehensive approach to --as the envisions it--the process of public speaking. Every chapter that I reviewed appears to adderss (in relevant, creative, and insightful ways) what other public speaking texts are currently missing.
Kelby K. Halone, Clemson University
PART ONE Understanding Communication Dynamics
Chapter 1 Communication and Ethical Public Speaking
2 Coping Effectively with Public Speaking Anxiety
3 Your First Speech
4 Listening and Critiquing Communication
PART TWO Preparing and Presenting Public Speeches
Chapter 5 Selecting and Narrowing Your Topic
6 Understanding Your Audience
7 Supporting Your Speech: Evidence and Research
8 Organizing Your Main Ideas
9 Making Lasting Impressions: Introductions and Conclusions
10 Outlining Your Speech
11 Language and Style Choices in Your Speech
12 Delivering Your Public Speech
13 Creating and Using Presentational Aids
PART THREE Considering Communication Contexts
Chapter 14 Informative Speaking
15 Persuasive Speaking: Types and Designs
16 Persuasive Strategies
17 Speaking on Special Occasions
18 Working and Speaking in Small Groups