The synthesis of stage fright research by Clevenger (1959) has been widely accepted and used by writers in the speech field. Since 1959, additional research has appeared which warrants an updating of Clevenger's synthesis. Such a followup synthesis is the purpose of this paper. It assumes familiarity with the first article. Measuring stage fright…

The purpose of this research was to determine if various modes of positive reinforcement can result in the improvement of the beginning speaker's speaking skill. Nine drill sections of a beginning speech course were compared via nonparametric analysis of variance routines. Improvement in gestural skill was ascertained by measuring the differences…

Traditional concepts of speech ethics are based on either "national value" or "formula value" theories. The national value theory asserts that the ethical standards by which a speaker and a speech are evaluated must reflect established societal mores. The formula value theory delineates a set of rules for the student to follow in the process of…

Public speaking texts urge speakers to organize their message in order to increase their audience's comprehension of it. Tests were run to determine if listeners understand better when three message organization variables are employed in a speech: explicit statement of the central idea, explicit statement of the main points, and transitions before…

This directory is intended as a resource for persons requiring knowledge about speaker's bureaus concerned with drug abuse prevention throughout the country. Information is derived from the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information National Inventory of Drug Abuse Programs, part of a comprehensive computerized information-retrieval system…

THE TEXT OF SPEECHES AND DISCUSSION GROUP REPORTS FROM THREE CONFERENCES CONCERNED WITH COLLEGE SCIENCE PROGRAMS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION. THE SPEECHES ARE DIRECTED TO SUCH TOPICS AS (1) THE UNITY OF SCIENCE, (2) CHANGES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION, (3) SCIENCE AS A PART OF GENERAL EDUCATION, AND (4) THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVOR TO…

Article suggested the establishment of a Speaker's Bureau, an educational program designed to foster communication between the school and its community by providing local citizens first-hand information about the schools on a variety of interesting educational issues. (Author/RK)

Focuses on Lyndon Johnson's public statements about Vietnam during the final eighteen months of his presidency in an attempt to gain a perspective on the factors which shape presidential rhetoric. (MH)

Offers a description of the San Francisco simulation as an alternative and/or addition to the traditional public speaking assignment. (MH)

Examines the choice-making processes of students engaged in the selection of speech introduction strategies. Finds that the frequency of students making decision-making errors was a positive function of public speaking apprehension. (MS)

Outlines theoretical assumptions and research base for rational restructuring, cognitive-behavioral intervention procedure for reducing certain anxiety-related disorders, such as various forms of social-evaluative anxiety (social anxiety, unassertiveness, public speaking, test anxiety). Describes intervention procedures within consultation session…

Indicates that the "Sharing Feelings Speech" assignment (1) failed to support the hypothesis that self-disclosure reduces stage fright in public speaking situations more than other forms of public speaking, and (2) revealed no significant gender-based differences. (JD)

Develops a model of the stages of student rhetorical development and relates it to public speaking instruction. Suggests teaching strategies designed to lead students to each successive level of the model. (MS)

Offers positive criticism of the presentations by authors and illustrators of children's books delivered at children's book and author programs, specifically the New Orleans American Booksellers Association Conference where J. Aruego, R. Peck, and B. Byars spoke and/or gave demonstrations. (SRT)

Discusses the use of mythical images to create a transcendent vision of order and analyzes the efforts of a leading Irish speaker as he argued against legislative union with Great Britain in 1800. (VLC)