Presentation Skills for Students

ISBN-13: 9781137576491 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 176 str.

UK) Becker Lucinda (University of Reading

Opis

Presentation Skills for Students is a guide to the most transferable of all student skills: presenting a case clearly and confidently. This highly valued ability will help you to achieve success in your academic life and future career. Updated to reflect developments in technology, this third edition provides guidance on using a wide range of presentational tools. It also features new exercises and checklists to give you more guidance and support.

This book will help you with:

- speaking at a seminar
- giving a formal presentation
- making the most of your voice and body language
- representing other students on committees
- standing at student elections
- speaking at and chairing a meeting
- succeeding at an interview.

Spis treści

Preface 1. Personal Development: Speaking to an Audience 2. Delivery and Non-verbal Communication and Nerves 3. Choosing and Using Visual Aids 4. Speaking as Part of Your Course 5. Speaking as Part of a Group 6. Speaking as a Student Representative 7. Speaking at Elections and Meetings 8. Job Searches and Job Interviews Further Reading Index.

O autorze

Joan van Emden was Director of the Jove Centre, a consultancy specializing in technical writing and presentations. She was also a visiting lecturer at the University of Reading, UK, speaking regularly at conferences. She wrote a number of books about communication issues.

Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at the University of Reading, UK. She is also a professional trainer, developing and delivering courses in communication, presentation, management techniques and job-searching skills. She is the author of The Mature Student's Handbook and 14 Days to Exam Success.