![]() The open textbook has divisible smaller reading sections that reinforce the major ideas and/or key concepts of the chapter this describes "modularity." I am drawn to this online textbook because if offers additional information that I have cited during lecture and even if I am using another textbook, some of the chapter sections provide a different perspective and/or reinforces the textbook that I am currently using, thereby helping to achieve a sense of "flow." Undoubtedly, I especially like the "consistency" of the open tex.tbook because of its organization and fluidity. It reinforces how a speech should be developed-i.e., having a well-developed introduction, body, and conclusion that reinforce how an oral presentation should be constructed and delivered. Also, the chapter has a quiz that covers the major ideas of each chapter. Likewise, each chapter has key takeaways and questions that cover the main items. What I mean by consistency is that each chapter has learning objectives, charts and pictures that explain the content. The textbook's ideas are lucid, clear, and provides adequate context to the terminology.Īs stated earlier, the open textbook is quite consistent. It also provides ethical ways how to support the speaker's ideas by supporting the instructor's lecture, the research librarian's lecture and/or research workshop, and by building credibility that fortifies the speaker's ideas-the criteria for an effective speech. Lastly, Chapter 7 discusses what is research, how to use different research tools, how to cite sources and how to avoid plagarism. ![]() From my experience, students often struggle with how to do "good" research. The chapter has information that can be utilized or not-the instructor determines the range of information to use. For example, let's use Chapter 7 on how to conduct research for a speech. Professors can assign sections that are relevant to their course objectives. This open textbook, though copyrighted in 2016, still has useful information. The references of each chapter reinforce its accuracy and information.Įach chapter is up-to-date and relevant. As stated in the previous section, each chapter has references for users to gain additional information for further documentation. I find this a good quick assessment the particular chapter.įrom my over 20 years teaching courses in communication, (especially in the area of Introduction to Communication and/or Public Speaking), this open textbook has accurate content-free from error and is unbiased. Moreover, all the chapters have learning objectives, key takeaways for the chapters and their sections, brief exercises, pictures, charts and references-all of which enhance "Stand up, Speak out." Lastly, for each chapter, there is a quiz that covers the key ideas of the particular sections. It further describes the purpose of public speaking, why research is critical, how speech organization is central to public speaking-(i.e., developing the introduction, body, and conclusion), the connection between language and delivery to a public speaking. For example, the breadth and depth of the open text has information on the following: the importance of public speaking, why public speaking matters, why ethics in public speaking is important, how to gain confidence while speaking, the importance of listening and the importance of knowing your audience. Moreover, it provides an instructor more substantive information and references from which to select and chose, if needed. It covers all of the areas that are specific to my course. "Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking" is quite comprehensive. Reviewed by Patricia Walker, Associate Professor in Communication (Adjunct Professor), Prairie State College on 3/14/23 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |