Discussion sessions, with tape recorded self-analysis, aided drug addicts on methadone therapy to present public speeches about their drug experiences. (CH)

Teacher uses a sales technique approach to develop public speaking confidence in his pupils. (RK)

Using a computerized content analysis, the authors demonstrate changes in speech behaviors of prison inmates. They conclude that two to four hours of public speaking training can have only limited effect on students who live in a culture in which "prison speech" is the expected and rewarded form of behavior. (PD)

Compares traditional and online formats in a public speaking course. Gives a description of the online format and notes factors related to selection format. Considers students' global evaluations of format and students' reports of their speaking apprehension. Concludes with an evaluation of public speaking skills. (SG)

One of the most memorable eulogies delivered in the United States Senate is the one by Senator Michael Mansfield for President John F. Kennedy. An analysis of his word choice reveals that he (1) forced the audience to participate in the creation of the message; (2) employed active, forceful descriptions; (3) focused on praiseworthy qualities of…

THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE SPEECH IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY AND THE INCREASED STRESS UPON ORAL COMMUNICATION VIA MACHINES CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED DEMAND THAT INCREASED EMPHASIS BE GIVEN SPEECH AT ALL EDUCATIONAL LEVELS, ESPECIALLY THE SECONDARY LEVEL. ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE ESSENTIAL FOR A MAXIMALLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM. THE…

This paper describes six specific techniques that speech communication students may use in rehearsals to improve memory, to increase delivery skills, and to reduce speech stress. The techniques are idea association, covert modeling, desensitization, language elaboration, overt modeling, and self-regulation. Recent research is reviewed that…

Poor delivery, artificial analysis, and unrealistic organization are all pointed to by critics of competitive tournament debate. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative ability of students with debate and nondebate training with regard to analysis, organization, and speaking skills. Ninety-four participants in the Bicentennial…

This manual is designed to help lawyers develop the skills needed to present effective, stimulating continuing legal education (CLE) lectures. It focuses on the particular purpose and nature of CLE lecturing, relationships and interplay of personalities in CLE, commitments and constraints which lecturers should observe, program structure and…

Systematic Desensitization (S. D.) training, which has been successfully used both individually and in small groups to reduce people's communicative anxiety, must eventually be applied in large training groups to be economical and efficient. In large heterogeneous group work, however, it is important to determine the possible detrimental effects…

Developed as part of a quinmester unit for high school on advanced performance in argumentation, this guide provides the teacher with suggested teaching strategies for a course of continued development of the concepts learned in "Performance in Argumentation and Debate" and provides training for varsity debaters. Range of subject matter…

The national contest in oral reading held each year in West Germany provides guidelines for similar contests in other countries. On a point-count system reminiscent of that used internationally for sports events, participants are rated on their oral presentation, the difficulty of the chosen work, and their comprehension of the text. Adaptation of…

Discusses several hypotheses about the measurement of speech-communication proficiency which are being tested at the University of Hawaii and a testing instrument entitled Dy Comm'' (dyadic communication) which emerged from this research. (DD)

Concludes that debate research and teaching must avoid the anti-intellectualism and non-logical approaches currently practiced. (CH)