COM 101 - Simpson
The library guide for COM 101 taught by Alex Simpson
Books
Did you know that the CSN Libraries have a copy of your class's textbook?
Contemporary Public Speaking is currently available as a course reserve textbook. This means that students can check out this textbook from the library for a 2-hour time period for in-library use. While students are not able to check out course reserve textbooks for extended periods of time, this can still be a helpful option if you're on campus studying or preparing for your speech and need access to a textbook while you're in the library.
Contemporary Public Speaking by Call Number: PN4129.15 .G44 2023ISBN: 9781324043355Publication Date: 2023-01-20Contemporary Public Speaking builds students' confidence as speakers, inviting them to view their intersectional identities as the very strengths that give them power and purpose in public speaking. Every speaker has a unique voice to share, and this textbook equips students with the skills they need to make their voices heard in our diverse and increasingly digital public culture.
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Speak with No Fear by
When you think of public speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, or even sweaty?Would you prefer never to give a presentation?Do you want to gain confidence in your communication and beyond?This book can help you. You don't have to be afraid any longer. You don't have to let communication anxiety keep you from your goals. While my upcoming book will give advanced strategies to master the game of speaking, this book allows you to get in the game and get started.Through this book you will learn 7 strategies you can begin today. These strategies will give you a new perspective, they will prepare you, and they will give you actions to practice. As you implement these strategies, your fear will begin to fade.It can easily seem like everyone is a gifted speaker when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in the costly comparison trap. Instead, take action to improve your ability and to overcome your fear.If you struggle in speaking, then first realize that you are not alone. Public Speaking is the #1 fear in America. You are not alone.Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they're afraid of death. Moreover, it's an unavoidable experience if you want to succeed in this world. Maybe it's a business presentation for your career path, a speech in school, or a toast at your best friend's wedding. Fear of speaking grips you. However, it doesn't have to. Not anymore.Full of relatable anecdotes, executable tips, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book promises to teach you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Don't wait any longer. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and - most importantly - speak with no fear.
Call Number: PN4129.15 .A35 2019ISBN: 9781733980005Publication Date: 2019-05-26
Words of a Century by
Boldly breaking the mold of previous anthologies, Words of a Century: The Top 100 American Speeches, 1900-1999 contains the complete--and authentic--texts of the best American speeches of the twentieth century as delivered to their immediate audiences. It features a remarkable array of speakers, from Woodrow Wilson, Clarence Darrow, and Carrie Chapman Catt to Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy, and Barbara Jordan. As diverse in type as they are in subject matter, the speeches open a unique window on the twentieth century, and many continue to resonate in our own time. Each is preceded by a headnote with background on the speaker, the occasion, and the impact of the speech. More than 2,000 annotations identify people, events, and textual references that help bring the speeches to life for today's readers. This exceptional anthology is ideal for courses in rhetoric, political communication, and twentieth century American history, as well as for anyone interested in the artistry and impact of the spoken word.
Call Number: PS668 .W67 2009ISBN: 9780195168044Publication Date: 2008-12-16
Ted Talks by
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A must-read insider's guide to creating unforgettable speeches and changing people's minds. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview; it can be more powerful than anything in written form. This "invaluable guide" (Publishers Weekly) explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give it your best shot. There is no set formula, but there are tools that can empower any speaker. Since taking over TED in 2001, Chris Anderson has worked with all the TED speakers who have inspired us the most, and here he shares insights from such favorites as Sir Ken Robinson, Salman Khan, Monica Lewinsky, and more-- everything from how to craft your talk's content to how you can be most effective on stage.
Call Number: PN4129.15 .A53 2017ISBN: 9781328710284Publication Date: 2017-04-04
You can request a hold on a book for easy pick-up at the library, or browse the book stacks for the call number. This How to Read a Call Number guide from UNLV explains the structure of a call number which is how the books at CSN Libraries are organized.
Websites
- American RhetoricAmerican Rhetoric is an open online database of famous and popular speeches and includes text, audio, and video sources. It was created by Communications Professor Michael Eidenmuller who at the time of the site's creation was at the University of Texas at Tyler.
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