The Foundation of Public Speaking

Osborn and Osborn

Seventh Edition




Chapter Assignments



                    Chapter 1:  Public Speaking and You

                    Chapter 2:   Managing Your Fear of Speaking

                    Chapter 3:    Your First Speech

                    Chapter 4:    Becoming a Better Listener

                    Chapter 5:    Adapting to Your Audience and Situation

                    Chapter 6:    Finding Your Topic

                    Chapter 7:   Researching Your Topic

                    Chapter 8:    Supporting Your Ideas

                    Chapter 9:    Structuring Your Speech

                    Chapter 10:   Outlining Your Speech

                    Chapter 11:   Presentation Aids

                    Chapter 12:   Using Language Effectively

                    Chapter 13:   Presenting Your Speech

                    Chapter 14:   Informative Speaking 

                    Chapter 15:   Persuasive Speaking

                    Chapter 16:  Building Powerful Arguments

                    Chapter 17:  Ceremonial Speaking