Presentation Skills for Students

JOAN VAN EMDEN is a freelance consultant, specializing in technical writing and presentations in the engineering industry. She is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Reading, speaks regularly at conferences, and has written a number of books about communication issues. She is Director of the Jove Centre, Reading, a consultancy which specialises in technical writing and presentations. LUCINDA BECKER teaches at the University of Reading within the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and Management. She is also a professional trainer, devising, developing and delivering courses in

• Preface PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO SPOKEN COMMUNICATION Speaking and Listening: An Introduction Speaking as Part of Your Course PART 2: SPEAKING EFFECTIVELY Delivery and Non verbal Communication Choosing and Using Visual Aids Speaking as Part of a Group PART 3: SPEAKING BY CHOICE Speaking as a Student Representative Speaking at Elections and Meetings PART 4: SPEAKING FOR A JOB Job Searches and Job Interviews Index