How to Make Effective Presentations / Edition 1

by Elizabeth P. Tierney

Overview

,Public speaking remains a nerve-racking experience for even the most frequent practitioners. This unique guide is written specifically for the needs of academic presenters; both teachers and students. It combines the principles of effective communication with practical suggestions for success in all types of academic presentation formats including lectures, papers, symposia, speeches, research proposals and conferences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803959576
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/31/1995
Series:	Survival Skills for Scholars , #16
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
How We Communicate
Nonverbal Language
Voice and Speech Patterns
Getting Ready
Preparing Formal Presentations
Preparing Other Presentations
Using Notes
Using Visuals and Handouts
Handling Questions
Practising and Planning
Handling Your Nerves
It's Show Time!

Editorial Reviews

For teachers and students who, when they are required to make a presentation, find themselves the night before either gnawing themselves raw with worry or re-labelling all the spice jars with great concentration. Provides suggestions on planning, incorporating visual aids and handouts, how much to practice, how to handle questions, how to stay calm, and other aspects. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $12.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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