SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS is a fresh new approach that gives tools needed to communicate with confidence. This text
provides a thorough overview and hands-on practice in the speech communication skills essential for life and work
success. Whether talking person to person, in a group, or in front of an audience, plenty of practical applications
give hands on experience in: practicing effective speaking, handling conversations, participating in teams, and
gaining confidence in delivering formal and informal presentations. SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS also helps students prepare
for competitive events and includes the WinningEdge logo to identify those opportunities. Students can immediately
apply and practice communications skills making class fun, dynamic, and one they'll always remember.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1: COMMUNICATING ON ALL CHANNELS.
1. You Are a Coded Communication Channel.
2. Speech is an Oral Language Code.
3. Paralanguage Flavors the Verbal Message.
4. Nonverbal Codes Send Silent Messages.
UNIT 2: COMMUNICATING PERSON TO PERSON.
5. Building Confidence.
6. Developing Interpersonal Skills.
7. Interviewing Successfully.
UNIT 3: COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS.
8. Speaking in Groups.
9. Informative and Persuasive Speaking.
UNIT 4: COMMUNICATING WITH AN AUDIENCE.
10. Designing a Message for an Audience.
11. Researching and Organizing Ideas.
12. Polishing Your Presentation.
