Page 8 - Between One and Many The Art and Science of Public Speaking

Contents vii

Visual Imagery 65
Making Effective Use of Relaxation Techniques 66
Combining Techniques 67
Stage Two: Managing Anxiety During Your Speech 68
The Audience 68
Appearance 68
Self-Talk 69
Stage Three: After Your Speech 71
Summary 72
Check Your Understanding: Exercises and Activities 72
Notes 74
Self-Assessment How Anxious Are You About Public Speaking? 56
Speaking of . . . Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down 60
Self-Assessment What Are the Sources of Your Speech Anxiety? 65

Chapter 4 Ethical Speaking and Listening 77

Basic Ethical Questions 79
Why Care About Ethics? 79
Is Everything Relative? 79
Are There Rules for Every Situation? 81
Does the Good of the Many Outweigh the Good of the Few? 82
How Do Specifi c Situations Affect Ethical Principles? 83
Do the Ends Justify the Means? 84
Ethical Norms for Public Speakers 84
Be Truthful 87
Show Respect for the Power of Words 87
Invoke Participatory Democracy 88
Demonstrate Mindfulness of Cultural Diversity 88
Treat People as Ends, Not Means 89
Provide Good Reasons 89
Special Issues for Speakers 90
Plagiarism and Source Attribution 90
Building Goodwill and Trustworthiness 93
Revealing or Concealing Intentions 94
Discussing Both Sides of a Controversial Issue 95
Inducing Fear 96
Ethical Norms for Listeners 97
Be Civil 97
Take Responsibility for Choices 97
Stay Informed 98