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A handbook of public speaking for scientists and engineers /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kenny, Peter, 1935- (Author)
Corporate Authors:	Taylor & Francis, Taylor and Francis
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, [2018].
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Art de parler en public. Communication in science. Communication of technical information. Discours. Expression orale. Public speaking. Retorica. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Composition & Creative Writing. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Rhetoric. REFERENCE / Writing Skills. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

chapter 1 Introduction
chapter 2 Scope and Plan of the Book
part Part I: Preparation and Presentation
chapter 3 The Problem
chapter 4 Preparation of Material
chapter 5 Presentation
chapter 6 Speaking with Limited or no Preparation
chapter 7 Visual Aids
part Part II: Ways of Improving
chapter 8 Confidence
chapter 9 Stance
chapter 10 Breathing
chapter 11 Material
chapter 12 Presentation
chapter 13 Notes
chapter 14 Impromptu Speaking
chapter 15 Observation and Analysis
chapter 16 Classes and Examinations
part Part III: Particular Events
chapter 17 Speaking at Technical Conferences
chapter 18 Chairing Technical Conferences
chapter 19 Addressing Small Groups
chapter 20 Speaking at Committee Meetings
chapter 21 Chairing Committee Meetings
chapter 22 Informal Meetings
chapter Epilogue A Few Words to the Members of the Audience
part Appendices
chapter 1 References and Further Reading
chapter 2 Preparation Checklists
chapter 3 Performance Evaluation Checklist
chapter 4 Public Speaking Examinations
chapter 5 Some Examples of Materials from Unusual Sources.