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OverviewAs a student, and in any profession based on your studies, you need good oral communication skills. It is therefore extremely important to develop your ability to converse, to discuss, to argue persuasively, and to speak in public. Speaking for Yourself provides clear, straightforward advice that will help you: be a good listener express yourself clearly and persuasively contribute effectively to discussions prepare talks or presentations prepare effective visual aids deliver effective presentations perform well in interviews. In short, it will help you to express your thoughts clearly and persuasively – helping to achieve your short and medium-term goals as a student and your career goals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert Barrass (University of Sunderland, UK)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9780415378567ISBN 10: 0415378567 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 13 April 2006 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , Educational: Primary & Secondary , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of Contents1. Speaking for yourself 2. Conversing 3. Discussing your work 4. The words you use 5. Your use of words 6. Preparing a talk or presentation 7. Instead of words (using visual aids) 8. Speaking to an audience 9. Finding information 10. Being interviewedReviews'Every chapter explains very clearly the most appropriate steps and tasks to achieve good oral communication.' - Physical Sciences Educational Reviews, The Higher Education Academy Author InformationRobert Barrass has many years experience of helping students on degree and diploma courses at the University of Sunderland to improve their writing and other key skills. His other highly successful books on key skills, also published by Routledge, include Students Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations and Study! A Guide to Effective Learning, Revision and Examination Techniques. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |