TY - BOOK AU - Chivers,Barbara AU - Shoolbred,Michael TI - A student's guide to presentations: making your presentation count T2 - Sage essential study skills SN - 9781849202206 AV - PN4192.S78 C48 2007eb U1 - 808.51024378 22 PY - 2007/// CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE Publications KW - Dissertations, Academic KW - Oral communication KW - Study and teaching (Higher) KW - Public speaking KW - Academic Dissertations as Topic KW - Thèses et écrits académiques KW - Art de parler en public KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES KW - Public Speaking KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Why do a presentation? -- What makes an effective presentation? -- Improving individual performance -- Presenting as part of a group -- Ten steps for preparing your presentation -- Understanding your audience -- Developing content and structure -- Creating audiovisual aids and handouts -- Using PowerPoint effectively -- Learning from presentations -- Delivering a presentation as part of an interview -- Presenting numbers effectively -- Copyright and plagiarism -- Presentation skills guidelines N2 - This book gives readers a detailed guide to the preparation and delivery of both individual and group presentations. It will take them through all the practical stages necessary to complete a presentation and obtain excellent marks. Key features include: -Real life examples illustrating effective presentation techniques -Helpful tips and illustrations throughout -A 10 step guide to preparing your presentation -Tips on using powerpoint -A companion website complete with a student resource center. Written in a clear and accessible style this book will be essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=268608 ER -