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Osborn, Michael,

Public speaking : trusted innovative student focused. / Michael Osborn, Suzanne Osborn, - 7th ed. (Instrutor's annotated edition) - Boston : Houghton Mifflin 2006 - xxii, 564 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) glossary, index; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Part I: The foundations of public speaking: Public speaking and you -- Managing your fear of speaking -- Your first speech -- Becoming a better listener -- Part II: Preparation for public speaking: Adapting to your audience and situation -- Finding your topic -- Researching your topic -- Supporting your ideas -- Structuring your speech -- Outlining your speech -- Part III. Developing presentation skills: Presentation aids -- Using language effectively -- Presenting your speech -- Part IV: Types of public speaking: Informative speaking -- Persuasive speaking -- Building powerful arguments -- Ceremonial speaking

ISBN: 9780205778447 (instructor's annotated ed.) 0618531963 (instructor's annotated ed.) (7e)

LCCN: 2010046660

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public speaking.

LC Class. No.: PN4129.15 / .O83

Dewey Class. No.: 808.5/1