Presenting : deliver presentations with confidence

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Teaches the skills necessary to plan, prepare, and deliver successful presentations at college

Students who use this guide will learn to feel confident and relaxed when presenting in seminars or tutorials. They will be able to prepare concise and effective notes, keep an audience interested, and anticipate problems. The guide offers clear information and practice exercises, with chapters on seminars, tutorials, and poster presentations. It also includes an audio CD with model language and effective presentation techniques.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction (p. 6)
• Chapter 1 Presenting at university (p. 8)
• understand reasons for giving presentations
• learn about types of presentation
• understand common fears about presentations
• learn about features of a good presentation
• Chapter 2 Seminars and tutorials (p. 14)
• understand the difference between seminars and tutorials
• understand the difference between seminar presentations and seminar papers
• take part in seminar discussions
• give a seminar paper
• Chapter 3 Planning and structuring formal presentations (p. 28)
• think about the brief for your presentation
• structure a presentation
• give introductions and conclusions to your presentation
• give the main part of a presentation and move from part to part
• Chapter 4 Making and using notes (p. 40)
• understand some differences between spoken and written English
• understand why it is important to speak from notes
• make notes
• speak from notes
• understand some practical considerations of speaking from notes
• Chapter 5 Using your voice (p. 48)
• control your breathing
• find the right volume and pace
• use intonation to make your message clear
• learn about word stress and sentence stress
• make your presentation more fluent
• Chapter 6 Body language and eye contact (p. 62)
• appear relaxed
• choose between sitting and standing
• practise posture, position and movement
• think about where to look
• use your hands
• Chapter 7 Engaging your audience (p. 76)
• use inclusive language
• use simple language
• ask your audience questions
• learn to emphasize
• show your opinion
• Chapter 8 How to use visual aids (p. 88)
• learn about different types of visual aid
• make visual aids that are useful and effective
• learn language to refer to visual aids
• think about practical considerations when preparing visual aids
• deal with problems with visual aids during your presentation
• Chapter 9 Tips on using PowerPoint software (p. 104)
• find alternatives to PowerPoint software
• identify common mistakes
• add content
• master basic formatting and design
• carry out final checks
• Chapter 10 Preparing, rehearsing and dealing with nerves (p. 122)
• revise what, where, why and how to rehearse
• rehearse in groups
• deal with nerves
• overcome negative thoughts
• build confidence
• Chapter 11 Avoiding and solving problems (p. 136)
• carry out final checks
• resolve problems during your presentation
• analyse feelings after your presentation
• deal with questions
• Chapter 12 Poster presentations (p. 142)
• understand what a poster presentation is
• understand the advantages of poster presentations
• plan and choose content
• design and create a poster
• present your poster on the day
• Appendices (p. 154)
• Glossary (p. 168)
• Audio scripts (p. 174)
• Answer key (p. 180)