The art of presenting : delivering successful presentations in the social sciences and humanities

"Delivering professional presentations of scientific work is an important part of an academic's life. Oral presentations are important not only because you present your scientific work, but also because you present yourself to potential hiring committees, grant committees, and collaborators. This book uses insights from the field of psychology, as well as from the theatre, to teach you how to make a lasting impression. It addresses core topics such as how to design presentation slides, how to practice, and how to deliver your presentation to a range of audiences. Useful exercises are provided to help you cope with presentation anxiety, make the most out of conferences, and adapt your presentation to various formats, audiences, and cultures. It is not easy to present with impact, but this book contains the guidance you need to master the art of presenting"-- Provided by publisher Cover 1 Title 2 Title - Full 4 Copyright 5 Contents 7 Acknowledgements 12 Introduction 13 Part I - Preparing Your Presentation 17 Chapter 1 - The Core Message 19 Chapter 2 - The Pieces of the Puzzle 24 Chapter 3 - It’s All about Design: Slide Design 37 Chapter 4 - Practice, Practice, Practice 59 Part II - Delivering Your Presentation 71 Chapter 5 - The Moment of Truth: Stand Up and Deliver 73 Chapter 6 - Discussion Time 84 Chapter 7 - Verbal and Non-verbal Behaviour 99 Chapter 8 - How to Deal with Stress 109 Part III - Adapting Your Presentation 121 Chapter 9 - Various Presentation Formats 123 Chapter 10 - Cultural Differences 139 Chapter 11 - Addressing Different Audiences 148 Part IV - Attending Oral Presentations 161 Chapter 12 - How to Be a Good Audience Member 163 Chapter 13 - Making the Most of Conferences 173 References 180 Index 183