Full Description
Offering practical and constructive advice for students giving presentations, this book presents a detailed explanation of how to conduct a successful presentation and how to feel at ease with public speaking.The book includes:Real-life examples illustrating how to achieve an effective presentationExplains the importance of body language, voice control and the relationship with your audienceDemonstrates an awareness of cross-cultural communicationa thoroughly up-to-date analysis of new technologies as a medium through which to communicate.Written from a practical perspective, this text will be essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers, together with students on professional and vocational courses. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Contents
Getting Down to BusinessGetting Down to BusinessThink Before You SpeakGetting to Know Your ListenersPersuasive StrategiesCalling Up the Past to Make Your PointPreparing to PresentStructuring for ListenersUsing LanguageUsing Nonverbal LanguageGetting to Know Your VoiceUsing TechnologySpeaking across CulturesSelling Your IdeasProposing and PitchingHandling the MediaDeveloping Leadership through Speaking
