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Templeton, Melody. Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified. US: McGraw-Hill, 2009.

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified

Authors: Melody Templeton

Published:  December 2009

eISBN: 9780071601221 0071601228 | ISBN: 9780071601214
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  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • Part One: Getting Started
  • Chapter 1 What Do I Do First?
  • A Jump Start
  • Why Are You Speaking?
  • Why Are You Speaking?
  • Mental Preparation
  • Now What?
  • Chapter 2 Audience Analysis
  • Demographics: Statistical Characteristics
  • Psychographics: Attitudes, Values, and Interests
  • Situation
  • Chapter 3 Finding Information to Support Your Ideas
  • What Information Do I Include?
  • Sources of Information
  • Types of Data
  • Part Two: Putting The Pieces Together
  • Chapter 4 Putting the Pieces in Order
  • Chronological Pattern
  • Spatial Pattern
  • Topical Pattern
  • Cause-and-Effect Pattern
  • Problem-Solution Pattern
  • Value or Importance Pattern
  • BLUF or Inverted-Pyramid Pattern
  • Symposium Style
  • Chapter 5 Creating an Outline
  • Outline Format Rules
  • Scrambled-Message Exercise
  • Chapter 6 Creating an Introduction
  • Tips for a Successful Introduction
  • Goals for Your Introduction
  • Techniques That Get Attention
  • Chapter 7 Building a Powerful Conclusion
  • Avoid Conclusion Pitfalls
  • Goals for Your Conclusion
  • Conclusion Techniques
  • Observe and Improve
  • Chapter 8 Using Notes
  • Why Should I Use Notes in Addition to My Slides?
  • Preparing Your Notes
  • Practicing with Your Cards
  • Using Cards During the Presentation
  • Chapter 9 Creating Great Slides
  • Two Words of Warning
  • Templates
  • Fonts
  • Wording
  • Images
  • Transitions
  • Using Your Slides with Style
  • A Word About Rules
  • Part Three: Stand And Deliver
  • Chapter 10 Dealing with Anxiety
  • Stage Fright
  • Methods to Combat Fear While Preparing
  • Methods to Combat Fear on the Day of Your Presentation
  • Chapter 11 Are You Listening?
  • Listening Distractions
  • Listening Strategies
  • Listening Facts
  • Chapter 12 Keep the Audience Interested by Using Your Voice
  • Using Your Voice
  • Using Language
  • In Addition . . .
  • Chapter 13 Nonverbal Communication
  • Elements of Nonverbal Communication
  • Determining Nonverbal Cues
  • Top Ten Negative Nonverbal Cues
  • A Final Word on Nonverbal Communication
  • Chapter 14 Where Shall We Meet?
  • Location, Location, Location
  • Large-Room Arrangements: Fifty Participants or More
  • Midsized-Room Arrangements: Eight to Forty People
  • Small-Room Arrangements
  • Room Size and Shape
  • Hygeine Factors
  • Chapter 15 Are There Any Questions?
  • When to Take Questions
  • Techniques for Fielding Questions
  • How to Improve Your Answering Skills
  • Part Four: Special Situations
  • Chapter 16 Webinars and Online Presentations
  • Webinars and Teleconferences
  • Preparing to Lead a Program
  • Preparing Your Slides
  • The Day Before Your Class
  • The Day of Your Class
  • After the Session
  • Chapter 17 Special Occasions
  • Offering a Toast at a Wedding, Retirement, or Birthday Celebration
  • Eulogies
  • Campaign Speeches
  • Making an Introduction
  • Chairing a Meeting
  • Chapter 18 Presenting as a Team
  • Why Use a Team of Speakers?
  • Preparing for a Group Presentation
  • Presenting as a Group
  • Chapter 19 Stuff Happens
  • Risks You Can Avoid
  • Risks You Can Prepare For
  • Emergencies
  • Disasters
  • Serendipity
  • Answer Key
  • Tips from the Pros Bios
  • Index