A uniquely easy-to-use, easy-to-reference guide to speaking today
The Norton Field Guide to Speaking offers practical advice and positive encouragement in an easily referenced “field guide” format. This is a guide to the most important—and most challenging—skills in public speaking, including topics not often found in other texts.
Features of the Second Edition
A brief, flexible guide to speaking—with advice students will actually use
Brief, practical chapters and an all-new design provide many possible pathways to navigate the book, making the Field Guide a more intuitive resource for students as they prepare to speak.
Practical advice that addresses the realities of speaking today
New coverage throughout the Second Edition addresses new and emerging challenges in public speaking, including discussions about using generative AI ethically, preparing and delivering online presentations, and preparing for question-and-answer sessions.
Student and instructor tools that build key speaking skills
Resources accompanying The Norton Field Guide to Speaking are designed to support your teaching and help students build speaking skills. Resources include example speech videos, adaptive activities, sample syllabi and speech assignments, PowerPoints, and more.
Meet the Authors
Isa N. Engleberg (Ed.D.)
is professor emerita of communication at Prince George’s Community College with 35 years of teaching experience. She is a former president of the National Communication Association and has written several communication books and articles.
John A. Daly (Ph.D.)
is professor of communication studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where he directs the professional communication skills course. He is a former president of the National Communication Association and has published numerous articles and books.
Susan M. Ward (Ph.D.)
is professor of communication studies at Delaware County Community College, where she also serves as the faculty fellow for Quality Matters. She has been involved in teaching and course design, both online and face-to-face, for more than 20 years.
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