Public Speaking for Psychologists: A Lighthearted Guide to Research Presentations, Job Talks, and Other Opportunities to Embarrass Yourself

Public Speaking for Psychologists is a practical and lighthearted guide to planning, designing, and delivering a presentation.

Public speaking is one of the most common fears. Few people look forward to talking in front of others and even fewer do it as effectively as they could. A career in psychology and its related fields involves extensive public speaking, so you will need to learn to do it well. With time and practice, you too can become a confident and effective presenter.

The first half of Public Speaking for Psychologists covers the nuts-and-bolts of public speaking: preparing a talk, submitting an abstract, developing your slides, managing anxiety, handling questions, and preventing public-speaking disasters. The second half applies these tips to common presentations, such as research talks, poster presentations, job talks, and talks to lay audiences. Throughout the book, the authors--both experienced presenters--offer realistic advice, useful tips, and humorous stories of embarrassing mistakes they'll never make again.

Author: David B. Feldman, Paul J. Silvia
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Published: 02/01/2010
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.10w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781433807305
ISBN10: 1433807300
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Public Speaking & Speech Writing
- Psychology | General