Part Ⅰ Introduction 1 Overview of Presentation Skills 1.1 Definition of Presentation Skills 1.2 Importance of Presentation Skills 1.3 Essential Qualities of a Good Public Speaker 1.4 Types of Presentations 1.5 Overall Structure of a Presentation Part Ⅱ Speech Preparation: Getting Started 2 Initial Considerations 2.1 Analyzing the Audience 2.2 Selecting a Topic 2.3 Selecting a Purpose 2.4 Composing a Thesis Statement 3 Gathering Supporting Materials 3.1 Sources of Materials 3.2 Types of Supporting Materials 3.3 Tips for Selecting Materials 3.4 Avoiding Plagiarism Part Ⅲ Speech Preparation: Outlining and Organizing 4 Outlining 4.1 Preparation Outlines 4.2 Speaking Outlines 4.3 Sentence, Phrase, and Key-word Outlines 5 Developing an Attention-getting Introduction 5.1 Major Types ot7 Attention Getters 5.2 Establishing Credibility 5.3 Providing a Purpose 5.4 Stating Your Thesis 5.5 Previewing Main Points 5.6 Putting the Introduction Together 6 Organizing the Body of the Presentation 6.1 Guidelines for Determining Main Points 6.2 Organizing the Main Points 6.3 Organizing Supporting Materials 7 Developing the Conclusion 7.1 Signaling Your Conclusion 7.2 Repeating the Topic, Purpose and Thesis 7.3 Reviewing the Main Points 7.4 Closing Your Presentation 7.5 Transitioning to Questions 7.6 Putting the Conclusion Together 8 Connectives 8.1 Transitions 8.2 Internal Previews 8.3 Internal Summaries 8.4 Signposts Part Ⅳ Presenting the Speech 9 Presenting with Effective Language 9.1 Style of the Presentation Language 9.2 Tips for Using Language Effectively 10 Using Visual Aids Effectively 10.1 Advantages of Visual Aids 10.2 Types of Visual Aids 10.3 Tips for Designing PowerPoint Slides 10.4 Tips for Using PowerPoint Slides 11 Delivering a Speech Effectively 11.1 Qualities of Effective Delivery 11.2 Methods of Delivery 11.3 Vocal Elements in Delivery--Making Effective Use of Your Voice 11.4 Physical Elements in Delivery--Making Effective Use of Your Body 11.5 Practicing Delivery 11.6 Overcoming Speech Anxiety 12 Handling Audience's Questions Effectively 12.1 Tips for Handling Questions Effectively 12.2 Summary of the Chapter Part Ⅴ Major Types of Presentations 13 Informative'Presentations 13.1 Types of Informative Presentations 13.2 Tips for Informative Presentations 13.3 Sample Informative Speech with Commentary 14 Persuasive Presentations 14.1 Types of Persuasive Presentations 14.2 Organizational Patterns for Persuasive Presentations 14.3 Methods of Persuasion 14.4 Sample Persuasive Speech with Commentary 15 Presentations on Special Occasions 15.1 Speeches of Introduction 15.2 Speeches of Presentation 15.3 Speeches of Acceptance 15.4 Commemorative Speeches 15.5 After-dinner Speeches Answers to Exercises Appendix Ⅰ Sample Complete Presentations and Famous Speeches Appendix Ⅱ Famous Sayings and Quotations Appendix Ⅲ A List of Mispronounced Words by Chinese Students Appendix Ⅳ Detailed Contents Appendix Ⅴ Bibliography
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