Public speaking. /
Michael Osborn, Suzanne Osborn.
- 7th ed.
- Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2006.
- xxii, 564 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: Public speaking and you -- Managing your fear of speaking -- Your first speech -- Becoming a better listener -- Adapting to your audience and situation -- Finding your topic -- Researching your topic -- Supporting your ideas -- Structuring your speech -- Outlining your speech -- Presentation aids -- Using language effectively -- Presenting your speech -- Informative speaking -- Persuasive speaking -- Building powerful arguments -- Ceremonial speaking --