Giving Professional Presentations in the Behavioral Sciences and Related Fields : A Practical Guide for Novice, the Nervous and the Nonchalant

ISBN-13: 9781841690599 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 200 str.

Michael J. Platow

Opis

The prospect of public speaking is daunting and often frightening for many people. Despite this, most students and professionals must make public presentations in one capacity or another over the course of their careers. What makes dealing with their fear difficult is that most have never been taught how to give a professional presentation. The purpose of this book is to provide some guidance in the how to's of giving professional presentations in the behavioral sciences and related professions. The book is written specifically for students and professionals who have little or no experience of giving presentations and for those who are particularly anxious about public speaking. It gives concrete advice about designing, delivering, and defending presentations. This advice includes recognition of the appropriate goals of the presentation, using the appropriate fonts, projecting one's voice, and dealing with stage fright. Also included is a chapter on giving persuasive presentations, drawing on social psychological research on social influence and persuasion. Each chapter also includes summary tables to help readers organize their thoughts after each section.

Recenzje

"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
"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

Spis treści

Introduction. Chapter 1. Design: Preparing Your Presentation. Planning Your Presentation. Making Overheads and Slides. Working With Powerpoint. Making Graphs. Using Handouts. Chapter 2. Delivery: Presenting Your Work. Before Beginning. Speaking to People. Stage Fright. Chapter 3. Defence: Answering Questions and Defending 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 More Influential. 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 Good and Bad Overheads and Slides. References.

O autorze

Michael J. Platow