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OverviewEffective Speaking provides the hard scientific information about audience psychology, text preparation, presentation methods, voice production, body language and persuasive advocacy which will help would-be speakers improve their performance. The emphasis throughout is on practical self-help, on methods which have been shown to work, with clear explanations of just why they are effective. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher TurkPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.294kg ISBN: 9781138141858ISBN 10: 1138141852 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 11 April 2016 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsCommunicating in speech. The audience. Selecting, planning and arranging the material. Starting, carrying-on, and ending. Making notes. Coping with nerves: the credibility problem. Timing and bad timing. Intonation and variety. Non-verbal communication. Arranging the physical environment for a talk. Visual aids. Persuasive advocacy. Question time: leading a group discussion and answering questions. Conclusion. A specialist bibliography. Index.Reviews'A book for almost everyone who has to stand up and speak in front of an audience...' - The Book Exchange 'A thoroughly practical guide for speakers of all kinds which should enable them to gain a significant improvement in their ability to communicate via the spoken word.' - ASLIB Book List 'A clear and straightforward approach...eminently readable.' - Teaching English 'A stimulating handbook for managers and others.' - British Business Author InformationChristopher Turk Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |