This practical workbook asks students to think critically about the speech-making process, while building their mastery of the fundamental practical skills of public speaking through a series of exercises and activities.

Nineteen brief chapters cover the essentials of public speaking including selecting a topic, researching your topic, organizing your topic, overcoming speech anxiety, and delivering informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. Each chapter includes a concise introduction to the most important skills and concepts, and offers opportunities for critical reflection on how to use each aspect of public speaking appropriately and effectively. Each chapter is also paired with an activity, checklist, or worksheet that student may use to develop their speeches, assess their performance, and chart their progress in becoming competent public speakers.