Develop speechmaking skills with real-life examples UPDATED - Refreshed speech examples throughout the text cover modern and relevant topics selected to provide readers with a variety of positive models of effective speeches. UPDATED - Developing Your Speech Step by Step boxes provide students with an extended example of how to implement audience-centered speechmaking concepts. NEW - Examples and illustrations provide both classic and contemporary models of both well-known and student speeches to help students master the art of public speaking. Foster learning and critical thinking with integrated learning tools REVISED - An audience-centered model of public speaking reappears throughout the text to remind students of the steps involved in speech preparation and delivery, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of considering the audience. Assess and conquer communication apprehension with the most contemporary tips and research conclusions. Integrated directly into Chapter 1, the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety enables the students to assess their confidence level, receive their score immediately, and continue reading about how to improve speaking anxiety. Learning objectives at the start of each chapter provide students with strategies and key points for approaching the chapter. Objectives reappear at key points in the chapter to help students gauge their progress and monitor their learning.

A Study Guide at the end of each chapter revisits the learning objectives and key terms, and guides students to think critically about chapter concepts and related ethical issues. Engage students with the most up-to-date examples and topics NEW - An appendix on mediated public speaking guides students through appropriate online communication given the rapid growth of technology that has changed the way we live and our interactions with people. NEW - The Public Speaking Today feature, which appears in every chapter, explores contemporary digital trends and potential technology roadblocks in public speaking, such as identifying fake news, preparing a podcast, speaking well asynchronously, and more. Coverage of ethical and diverse speaking is integrated throughout the text to stress to readers that these issues are an essential part of being an audience-centered speaker. Dynamic content designed for the way today''s students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life Videos and interactives integrated directly into the author-created narrative keep students engaged as they read through each chapter. Thanks to this media-rich presentation of content, students are more likely to complete their assigned reading and retain what they''ve read. NEW - Videos appear throughout the narrative to boost mastery. New topics include: virtual presentations, plagiarism, the fear of public speaking, listening, outlining, giving constructive feedback, capturing an online audience, writing a perfect 60-second hook, Q&A sessions, podcasting, spotting faulty arguments, and presenting a great toast, among other topics.

Many videos are bundled with corresponding self-checks to enable students to test their knowledge. NEW - TED Talk videos keep learning relatable and current with topics that include: the concept of a "single story," unconscious bias, and selecting the right speech topic. Audio excerpts throughout the text highlight effective speech examples and reinforce learning. Students can listen to audio clips while they read, which brings examples to life in a way that a printed text cannot. Embedded assessments such as quizzes and concept checks afford students opportunities to check their understanding at regular intervals before moving on. Assessments in Revel let instructors gauge student comprehension frequently, provide timely feedback, and address learning gaps along the way. The Revel mobile app lets students read, practice, and study -- anywhere, anytime, on any device. Content is available both online and offline, and the app syncs work across all registered devices automatically, giving students great flexibility to toggle between phone, tablet, and laptop as they move through their day.

The app also lets students set assignment notifications to stay on top of all due dates. The Revel audio playlist lets students listen and learn as they go. NEW - The Revel skill for Amazon Alexa gives students the power to listen on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices using simple voice commands. The writing functionality in Revel enables educators to integrate writing -- among the best ways to foster and assess critical thinking -- into the course without significantly impacting their grading burden. UPDATED - Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading. UPDATED - Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion. Highlighting, note taking, and a glossary let students read and study however they like. Educators can add notes for students, too, including reminders or study tips.

Superior assignability and tracking tools help educators make sure students are completing their reading and understanding core concepts The assignment calendar allows educators to indicate precisely which readings must be completed on which dates. This clear, detailed schedule helps students stay on task by eliminating any ambiguity as to which material will be covered during each class. When they understand exactly what is expected of them, students are better motivated to keep up. The performance dashboard empowers educators to monitor class assignment completion as well as individual student achievement. Actionable information, such as points earned on quizzes and tests and time on task, helps educators intersect with their students in meaningful ways. For example, the trending column reveals whether students'' grades are improving or declining, helping educators to identify students who might need help to stay on track. LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students easy access to their Revel courses via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(tm), Brightspace by D2L(tm), and Moodle(tm). With single sign-on, students can be ready to access an interactive blend of authors'' narrative, media, and assessment on their first day.

Flexible, on-demand grade synchronization capabilities allow educators to control exactly which grades should be transferred to their LMS Gradebook. Revel is built for digital learning, but we''ve got you covered if you need print, too Revel gives students everything they need in an integrated digital learning environment. But if students need a looseleaf print reference to complement their Revel experience, they can purchase one from within their Revel course at any time. Check out the preface for a complete list of features and what''s new in this edition.