<p>"This is a very comforting book for someone with a fear of speaking because it provides a clear set of guidelines to follow, while at the same time reminding others that there IS something to do to prepare for a talk other than just showing up!" -- Elizabeth J. Marsh, Washington University<br />"This book is clearly written and fills an important gap in the market. I sincerely hope that it will spur people to think again about how they should best get their message across." -- Jamie Ward, University College London</p>

Gives concrete advice about designing, delivering, and defending presentations, and is written specifically for students and professionals who have little or no experience of giving presentations.
Gives concrete advice about designing, delivering, and defending presentations, and is written specifically for students and professionals who have little or no experience of giving presentations.

Introduction. Chapter 1. Design: Preparing YourPresentation. Planning Your Presentation. Making Overheads and Slides. Working With Powerpoint. Making Graphs. Using Handouts. Chapter 2. Delivery: PresentingYour Work. Before Beginning. Speaking to People. Stage Fright. Chapter 3. Defence: Answering Questions andDefending Your Work. Anticipate Questions Before Your Presentation. Listen to Your Audience. Maintain Control Over Your Audience. Practice Your Presentation Multiple Times, Out Loud, With an Overhead, Slide or Powerpoint Projector. Chapter 4. Persuasion: On Being MoreInfluential. On the Social Psychology of Social Influence. Social Influence and Power Tactics. Chapter 5. Pedagogy: Some Comments on Teaching Students. Classroom Lecturing Requires the Same Professionalism as Other Presentations. Chapter 6. Prototypes: Examples of Goodand Bad Overheads and Slides. References.

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ISBN
9781841690599
Publisert
2002-09-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Psychology Press Ltd
Vekt
276 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
96

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