LibGuides: PhD Communication Skills Guide (SA830): Presenting research in seminar and conferences

Books & E-Books

English for Presentations at International Conferences by Adrian Wallwork
Call Number: PE1073 WalP 2016

ISBN: 9783319263281

Publication Date: 2016-03-15

"This guide provides examples taken from real presentations given both by native and non-native academics covering a wide variety of disciplines. Find out how to:
- Plan, prepare and practice a well-organized, interesting presentation
- Avoid errors in English by using short easy-to-say sentences
- Improve your English pronunciation and intonation
- Gain confidence, and overcome nerves and embarrassment
- Highlight the essential points you want your audience to remember
- Attract and retain audience attention
- Deal with questions from the audience"
Presentation Skills for Students by Joan van Emden; Lucinda Becker
Call Number: PN4129.15 Van 2016

ISBN: 9781137576491

Publication Date: 2016-06-09

"This is the essential guide to the most transferable of all student skills: delivering a presentation clearly, coherently and confidently. Written in a friendly and accessible style, it takes the fear out of public speaking and helps students to acquire the skills they need to deliver effective presentations at university and in their future careers. Revised and updated throughout, it provides readers with practical guidance on controlling their nerves, creating visual aids and structuring presentations.

This is an invaluable resource for students of all disciplines in further or higher education who have to give presentations as part of their course. It is also ideal for recent graduates looking to hone their presentation skills as they enter the job market."
Presenting Your Research by Lucinda Becker
Call Number: LB1028 Bec

ISBN: 1446275892

Publication Date: 2014-04-09

For many researchers, the need to present relevant and engaging material in the most effective way in an unfamiliar setting presents a potential barrier to their success as professionals. This handy guide tackles the obstacles to effective and successful presentations, considering the range of material which might be presented, the occasions which suit different types of material and the skills needed to present research in a way that is engaging and persuasive.
Conferencing and presentation English for young academics by Michael Guest
Call Number: Online Only (Click on Title Link)

ISBN: 9789811324758

Publication Date: 2018

This book discusses and demonstrates the types of English discourse used at academic conferences and offers guidance to prospective conference participants from multiple perspectives. It is a combination of research taken from numerous academic conferences attended and observations made by the author, based on well-established research methods in applied linguistics.

It offers academic novices and non-native speakers of English in particular much that is new and practical, far beyond the realm of simple ‘presentation tips’. It addresses various topics, such as chairing discussions, poster management, discussion sessions, the TED phenomenon, workshops, and the emerging field of English as a lingua franca.
How to Run Seminars and Workshops by Robert L. Jolles
Call Number: Online Only (Click on Title Link)

ISBN: 9781119374336

Publication Date: 2017-03-16

How to Run Seminars and Workshops is the classic guide for trainers and presenters in any industry. Packed with clear advice and real-world practicality, this book covers all aspects including planning, setup, delivery, and many more.

Templates and worksheets help you sell your presentation more effectively, and insider tips leave you equipped to handle any situation that might arise. Novice presenters will find extensive guidance for every phase of the process, and even veteran presenters will learn how to fine-tune and adjust their methods to suit their audience and mode of delivery.
Presenting Data Effectively by Stephanie D. H. Evergreen
Call Number: P93.5 Eve 2018

ISBN: 9781506353128

Publication Date: 2017-06-06

Learn how to make the research results presented in reports, slideshows, dashboards, posters, and data visualizations more interesting, engaging, and impactful. The book guides students, researchers, evaluators, entrepreneurs, and non-profit workers--anyone reporting data to an outside audience--through design choices in four primary areas: graphics, text, colour, and arrangement.

All description taken from Library Catalogue.

The Good Presentation Video

"The Good Presentation Video helps doctoral students (and others) improve their presentation skills. This video in our series for doctoral students was made in cooperation with Birkbeck, University of London. Presented by Greg de Polnay, an experienced voice and presentation coach, who regularly works with PhD students.

Good presentation skills are essential for students while undertaking a PhD, and in their future careers, whether in academia or elsewhere.

The Good Presentation Video includes:

Choosing appropriate content
How to practice
Using your voice, body, technology
Expecting the unexpected

It will build students' confidence as well as their skills in a task which many find daunting.

Based on specially scripted drama scenarios and interviews with experienced academics and PhD students, The Good Presentation Video was produced with advice from Professor John Wakeford, Director of the Missenden Centre for the Development of Higher Education." - Credit: Angels Production