This instructor's manual investigates the pedagogical strategies required to effectively teach public speaking and oral communication skills in an academic setting. The authors, Hickson and Richmond, provide a structured framework for educators to evaluate student performance and facilitate classroom engagement. By offering standardized tests and instructional guidance, the text aims to standardize the assessment of rhetorical proficiency and presentation delivery. The manual serves as a supplementary resource to the primary textbook, ensuring that instructors have the necessary tools to manage course objectives and student learning outcomes.

This manual functions as a technical resource for instructors, emphasizing standardized assessment and pedagogical consistency in communication courses. Its utility is defined by its practical application in classroom management and the systematic evaluation of student rhetorical development.