Chivers and Shoolbred offer students in further and higher education a practical guide to making presentations as part of their course work and during job interviews with organizations that place an increasing value on effective presentation skills. Coverage includes an overview of the purposes, problems, and benefits of student presentations; the characteristics of an effective presentation; presenting as an individual and as part of a group; ten key steps for preparing a presentation; understanding the target audience; developing content and structure; creating visual aids and handouts; using PowerPoint effectively; learning from delivering or watching presentations; and presentations as a part of job interviews. Three appendices provide key points about presenting numbers effectively, copyright and plagiarism, and a checklist of presentation skill guidelines. The authors' credentials are not stated. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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 pratcial stages necessary to complete a presentation and obtain excellent marks. The books includes: real life examples illustrating effective presentation techniques; helpful tips and illustations throughout; a 10-step guide to preparing your presentation; tips on using PowerPoint; and a companion web site complete with a student resource center at
www.sagepub.co.uk/chiversandshoolbred. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book will be essential reading for both undergraduate and graduate students who have to conduct graded presentations.
