Highlights of the DIGITAL UPDATE (available now) Videos bring to life examples, speeches, and explanations of communication principles across a variety of public speaking situations. The videos have been refreshed to keep the title current and pedagogically effective. Approximately half are accompanied by a multiple-choice self-check or a writing activity.NEW - Chapter-opening videos accompanied by writing activities get students thinking about concepts. NEW - More than half of the 100-plus videos are new to the Digital Update, including topics such as overcoming anxiety, avoiding plagiarism, listening effectively, and spotting faulty arguments online. UPDATED - Key interactives have been enhanced with more engaging functionality.Enhanced Interactivity: The Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) in Chapter 1the animated figure of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in Chapter 2the animated figure on the triangle of meaning in Chapter 9the animated figures on the parts of an argument and argument by induction in Chapter 15the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24) in Chapter 19 NEW - An appendix entitled Mediated Public Speaking provides additional in-depth information and activities related to giving mediated presentations. This appendix offers writing and review activities on topics such as disadvantages of online presentations, practicing a mediated presentation, digital citizenship, and more.NEW - Voice-activated technology gives students the power to listen on Amazon Alexa-enabled or Google Assistant-enabled devices using simple voice commands. Dynamic content designed for the way today's students read, think, and learn brings concepts to life 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.In-line audio excerpts throughout the text allow students to hear short speech excerpts as they read, giving them a better appreciation of these examples than can be gained from a printed text.Full-length speech outlines with audio annotations help students attain the skills they need to become successful speakers. Three complete preparation outlines and one complete transcript of student speeches accompanied by audio annotations highlight good outlining form and explain some of the choices the speakers made while preparing their outlines and speeches.Self-assessments and other self-reflexive activities integrated throughout Revel™ allow students to analyze their own communication styles, enabling them to learn and grow as speakers over the duration of the course.Interactive figures and illustrations (such as the transactional process of communication and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs) make complex concepts easier to understand. MediaShare integration makes it easier than ever for students and instructors to share and comment on speeches, as well as other videos, documents, images, and more. Users can upload original content for peer and instructor feedback, or embed YouTube content with just a few clicks. Having these share-and-comment tools available directly within Revel makes for an even more interactive learning experience.Assessments tied to primary chapter sections, as well as full chapter exams, test student understanding of the concepts presented in the chapter and provide immediate feedback. These assessments allow students to test their understanding of the material as they read as well as enable instructors to track progress.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.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.Self-paced Journaling Prompts throughout the narrative encourage students to express their thoughts without breaking stride in their reading.Assignable Shared Writing Activities direct students to share written responses with classmates, fostering peer discussion.Essays integrated directly within Revel allow instructors to assign the precise writing tasks they need for the course. 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. A student-friendly design and intuitive organization facilitate mastery of key skills Based on extensive research and usability studies, Revel DK Guide to Public Speaking gives students the practical information they seek, supported by the concepts and theories instructors want. The text has been carefully designed for easy navigation and use. Hyperlinked tabs, color-coded chapters, process charts, and question-and-answer heading formats help students quickly find answers to questions on any part of the speech process. And linked cross-references (set in blue to stand out) guide students to related sections.The pairing of visuals, animations, and detailed explanations allows students to get an overview at a glance and read on for specifics.Driven by examples, the text intricately weaves scenarios, annotated speeches, and diverse models in an easy-to-find blue font, including comparisons of effective and ineffective techniques.The text’s learning objectives are correlated with the new 2015 National Communication Association’s Learning Outcomes in Communication. A guide at the end of the text points to the places in the narrative where each outcome is addressed.Learning objectives help students focus on what matters most. As in previous editions, each chapter module starts with a learning-objective-reinforcing question that students should be able to answer after reading the chapter. Additionally, the headings in each chapter’s table of contents and review section are paired with learning objectives, and the learning objectives are repeated at the bottom of each page.Concluding chapter review sections reinforce these learning objectives by reviewing them one more time. Interactive checklists and tip boxes emphasize the practical application of the skills and techniques highlighted in the text. Frequent checklists give students practical tools to help them create and evaluate their speeches at each stage of the process. Tip boxes provide useful information and advice along the way. Compelling content engages students and encourages active learning The text teaches by example with its intricate weaving of scenarios, annotated speeches, diverse examples, and comparisons of ineffective and effective techniques.Starting with a section in Chapter 1 on overcoming apprehension, the text highlights confidence-building, an essential component of becoming an effective speaker. Confidence Booster sections throughout the rest of the text help students deal with fears and be well prepared. And videos and self-assessments help students further understand and control their anxiety.The text emphasizes ethics at every stage of the speech-making process. Practicing Ethics sections in each chapter reinforce the focus on ethics and emphasize the importance of avoiding plagiarism. Writing promptsAuthor Lisa Ford-Brown considers the research process, and students’ experience performing research, one of her focuses. The research chapters in Tab 2 are designed around the astounding array of resources available to students today. Ford-Brown emphasizes how to evaluate sources and how to cite them orally and in written form. Audio and video examples of using and citing sources in speeches, as well as interactive writing exercises to practice creating citations, help students master these key skills.The text covers presentation aids in a truly compelling way. Chapter 11, Using Presentation Aids, takes full advantage of the cutting-edge design of the text to explain and showcase the variety of aids available to students today — and the best ways to maximize their use.Expanded coverage of mediated presentations helps students master this key communication technique. The 3rd Edition offers more information on analyzing the mediated audience, using technology, finding tutorials, preparing and practicing, recording, and delivering video.New speech outlines and examples keep the text current and relatable to students. In the 3rd Edition, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14 include complete annotated preparation outlines of informative student speeches, along with new related examples (working and delivery outlines, introductions and conclusions, and more). Many other new and updated examples appear throughout, including a new speech of introduction and a new after-dinner speech excerpt.Fresh sample presentation aids and illustrations keep the text engaging. Chapter 11 includes new sample slides and updated templates from PowerPoint and Prezi. Many other illustrations and photos have been updated throughout the text, including library portal and database examples.MLA citation guidelines and examples have been fully updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook. Superior assignability, tracking, and pedagogical 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™, Canvas™, Brightspace by D2L™, and Moodle™. 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 loose-leaf print reference to complement their Revel experience, they can purchase one from within their Revel course at any time.
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