The essential guide to the most transferable of all student skills: delivering a presentation clearly, coherently and confidently. Written in a friendly and accessible style, Presentation Skills for Students takes the fear out of public speaking and helps students to acquire the skills they need to deliver effective presentations at university and in their future careers. With a range of practical examples and exercises to help build confidence, it takes students through every step in the process from choosing a topic, preparing presentation material and visual aids to what to do on the day itself. This revised and restructured edition also includes practical guidance on: - Online and recorded presentations - Working in groups - Making presentations accessible and inclusive - Managing your nerves - Job interview presentations This is an invaluable resource for students of all disciplines in further or higher education who have to give presentations as part of their course. It is also ideal for recent graduates looking to hone their presentation skills as they enter the job market.

Autorentext
Joan Van Emden taught Communication Studies at the University of Reading, UK, for over 20 years. Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at The University of Reading, UK.Anastasia Becker co-runs a private training company with a specialism in successful online assessment. She also teaches in both Further and Higher Education. Anastasia works as a Sign Integrated Performer using BSL within performances to add language and meaning for deaf and hearing audiences.

Klappentext
"Written in a friendly and accessible style, Presentation Skills for Students takes the fear out of public speaking and helps students to acquire the skills they need to deliver effective presentations at university and in their future careers. With a range of practical examples and exercises to help build confidence, it takes students through every step from choosing a topic, preparing presentation material and visual aids to what to do on the day itself. With new guidance on online and recorded presentations, making presentations accessible and inclusive, and job interview presentations, this is an invaluable resource for students of all disciplines"--

Inhalt

1. Introduction
   
   2. What to do first: understanding the assignment
   3. Preparing and planning your material
   4. Accessibility
   5. Types of presentation
   6. Creating effective presentation aids
   7. Rehearsals
   8. Group Presentations
   9. On campus vs online presentations
   10. Presenting yourself in the career market
   11. Using your voice
   12. Using your nerves and body language (NVC)
   13. What to do on the day - and a little beyond