| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
xviii, 284 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
English for academic research
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| Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Contents |
Chapter 1 The importance of presentations -- Chapter 2 TED and learning from others -- Chapter 3 Why you should write out your speech -- Chapter 4 Writing the text of your slides -- Chapter 5 Visual elements and fonts -- Chapter 6 Ten ways to begin a presentation -- Chapter 7 Agenda and transitions -- Chapter 8 Methodology -- Chapter 9 Results and discussion -- Chapter 10 Conclusions -- Chapter 11 Questions and answers -- Chapter 12 Attracting audiences and keeping their attention -- Chapter 13 Handling your nerves -- Chapter 14 Pronunciation and intonation -- Chapter 15 Rehearsing and self-assessment -- Chapter 16 Networking: preparation for social events -- Chapter 17 Networking: successful informal meetings -- Chapter 18 Posters -- Chapter 19 Advice for native English speakers on how to present at International Conferences and run workshops -- Chapter 20 Useful phrases |
| Summary |
Chapters 1-5 cover the initial preparation : learning from others (analysing TED presentations) deciding what to say, creating slides in support of what you want to say, etc. Chapters 6-11 break down the presentation into its separate parts from the first words to the Q&A session. Chapter 12-15 focus on practising and improving your presentation and your delivery (including pronunciation), and handling your nerves. The final chapter, 16-19, deal with other aspects of international conferences networking and posters plus a chapter dedicated to native English speakers. Chapter 20 contains a list of useful phrases. |
| Subject |
English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers
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Public speaking
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Presentation graphics software
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Business presentations
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| ISBN |
9783319263281 (pbk.) |
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