Speaking for Yourself

As a student, and in any profession based on your studies, you need good oral communication skills. It is therefore extremely important to develop your ability to converse, to discuss, to argue persuasively, and to speak in public. Speaking for Yourself provides clear, straightforward advice that will help you: be a good listener
express yourself clearly and persuasively
contribute effectively to discussions
prepare talks or presentations
prepare effective visual aids
deliver effective presentations
perform well in interviews.
In short, it will help you to express your thoughts clearly and persuasively - helping to achieve your short and medium-term goals as a student and your career goals.

Robert Barrass has many years experience of helping students on degree and diploma courses at the University of Sunderland to improve their writing and other key skills. His other highly successful books on key skills, also published by Routledge, include Students Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing in Coursework and Examinations and Study! A Guide to Effective Learning, Revision and Examination Techniques.