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Public speaking and presentations demystified
Templeton, Melody
Adult Nonfiction PN4129.15 .T36 2010
Templeton, Melody
Adult Nonfiction PN4129.15 .T36 2010
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| Contents | Page |
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| Introduction | p. ix |
| Part 1 - Getting Started | |
| Chapter 1 - What Do I Do First? | p. 3 |
| A Jump Start | p. 3 |
| Why Are You Speaking? | p. 5 |
| Why Are You Speaking? | p. 6 |
| Mental Preparation | p. 7 |
| Now What? | p. 10 |
| Chapter 2 - Audience Analysis | p. 15 |
| Demographics: Statistical Characteristics | p. 16 |
| Psychographics: Attitudes, Values, and Interests | p. 19 |
| Situation | p. 25 |
| Chapter 3 - Finding Information to Support Your Ideas | p. 33 |
| What Information Do I Include? | p. 34 |
| Sources of Information | p. 35 |
| Types of Data | p. 38 |
| Part 2 - Putting The Pieces Together | |
| Chapter 4 - Putting the Pieces in Order | p. 47 |
| Chronological Pattern | p. 48 |
| Spatial Pattern | p. 49 |
| Topical Pattern | p. 49 |
| Cause-and-Effect Pattern | p. 50 |
| Problem-Solution Pattern | p. 51 |
| Value or Importance Pattern | p. 52 |
| BLUF or Inverted-Pyramid Pattern | p. 52 |
| Symposium Style | p. 53 |
| Chapter 5 - Creating an Outline | p. 57 |
| Outline Format RuLes | p. 58 |
| Scrambled-Message Exercise | p. 61 |
| Chapter 6 - Creating an Introduction | p. 69 |
| Tips for a Successful Introduction | p. 70 |
| Goals for Your Introduction | p. 71 |
| Techniques That Get Attention | p. 73 |
| Chapter 7 - Building a Powerful Conclusion | p. 83 |
| Avoid Conclusion PitfaLls | p. 84 |
| Goals for Your Conclusion | p. 85 |
| Conclusion Techniques | p. 86 |
| Observe and Improve | p. 90 |
| Chapter 8 - Using Notes | p. 95 |
| Why Should I Use Notes in Addition to My Slides? | p. 96 |
| Preparing Your Notes | p. 97 |
| Practicing with Your Cards | p. 101 |
| Using Cards During the Presentation | p. 102 |
| Chapter 9 - Creating Great Slides | p. 105 |
| Two Words of Warning | p. 106 |
| Templates | p. 107 |
| Fonts | p. 108 |
| Wording | p. 109 |
| Images | p. 109 |
| Transitions | p. 110 |
| Using Your Slides with Style | p. 111 |
| A Word About Rules | p. 111 |
| Part 3 - Stand And Deliver | |
| Chapter 10 - Dealing with Anxiety | p. 117 |
| Stage Fright | p. 118 |
| Methods to Combat Fear While Preparing | p. 122 |
| Methods to Combat Fear on the Day of Your Presentation | p. 124 |
| Chapter 11 - Are You Listening? | p. 133 |
| Listening Distractions | p. 134 |
| Listening Strategies | p. 136 |
| Listening Facts | p. 138 |
| Chapter 12 - Keep the Audience Interested by Using Your Voice | p. 143 |
| Using Your Voice | p. 144 |
| Using Language | p. 147 |
| In Addition? | p. 151 |
| Chapter 13 - Nonverbal Communication | p. 155 |
| Elements of Nonverbal Communication | p. 156 |
| Determining Nonverbal Cues | p. 163 |
| Top Ten Negative Nonverbal Cues | p. 164 |
| A Final Word on Nonverbal Communication | p. 167 |
| Chapter 14 - Where Shall We Meet? | p. 171 |
| Location, Location, Location | p. 172 |
| Large-Room Arrangements: Fifty Participants or More | p. 172 |
| Midsized-Room Arrangements: Eight to Forty People | p. 176 |
| Small-Room Arrangements | p. 179 |
| Room Size and Shape | p. 181 |
| Hygeine Factors | p. 182 |
| Chapter 15 - Are There Any Questions? | p. 187 |
| When to Take Questions | p. 188 |
| Techniques for Fielding Questions | p. 189 |
| How to Improve Your Answering Skills | p. 192 |
| Part 4 - Special Situations | |
| Chapter 16 - Webinars and Online Presentations | p. 197 |
| Webinars and Teleconferences | p. 197 |
| Preparing to Lead a Program | p. 199 |
| Preparing Your Slides | p. 200 |
| The Day Before Your Class | p. 200 |
| The Day of Your Class | p. 201 |
| After the Session | p. 202 |
| Chapter 17 - Special Occasions | p. 209 |
| Offering a Toast at a Wedding, Retirement, or Birthday Celebration | p. 209 |
| Eulogies | p. 212 |
| Campaign Speeches | p. 213 |
| Making an Introduction | p. 214 |
| Chairing a Meeting | p. 215 |
| Chapter 18 - Presenting as a Team | p. 219 |
| Why Use a Team of Speakers? | p. 220 |
| Preparing for a Group Presentation | p. 220 |
| Presenting as a Group | p. 222 |
| Chapter 19 - Stuff Happens | p. 227 |
| Risks You Can Avoid | p. 228 |
| Risks You Can Prepare For | p. 229 |
| Emergencies | p. 232 |
| Disasters | p. 233 |
| Serendipity | p. 234 |
| Answer Key | p. 239 |
| Tips from the Pros Bios | p. 243 |
| Index | p. 247 |
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