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