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.
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
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.
