This book gives readers a detailed guide to the preparation and delivery of both individual and group presentations. It will take them through all the pratcial stages necessary to complete a presentation and obtain excellent marks. The books includes: real life examples illustrating effective presentation techniques; helpful tips and illustations throughout; a 10-step guide to preparing your presentation; tips on using PowerPoint; and a companion web site complete with a student resource center at www.sagepub.co.uk/chiversandshoolbred. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will be essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students who have to conduct graded presentations.
Author(s): Barbara Chivers, Michael Shoolbred
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 177
Tags: Языки и языкознание;Риторика;Практическая риторика;
Contents......Page 6
List of Figures......Page 7
List of Tables......Page 8
Acknowledgements......Page 9
Introduction......Page 10
1 Why do a Presentation?......Page 12
2 What Makes an Effective Presentation?......Page 31
3 Improving Individual Performance......Page 42
4 Presenting as Part of a Group......Page 58
5 Ten Steps for Preparing your Presentation......Page 78
6 Understanding your Audience......Page 90
7 Developing Content and Structure......Page 98
8 Creating Audiovisual Aids and Handouts......Page 114
9 Using PowerPoint Effectively......Page 129
10 Learning from Presentations......Page 146
11 Delivering a Presentation as Part of an Interview......Page 157
Appendix 1 Presenting Numbers Effectively......Page 165
Appendix 2 Copyright and Plagiarism......Page 169
Appendix 3 Presentation Skills Guidelines......Page 171
Bibliography......Page 173
Index......Page 174
