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Web Resources

The following online sources introduce you to various tools (e.g., expertise, control, body language, grit) which you can use to construct a successful viva.

TED's secret to great public speaking

TED's secret to great public speaking

[Chris Anderson]
https://www.ted.com/talks/chris_anderson_ted_s_secret_to_great_public_speaking?language=en
Preparing for your thesis oral examination

Preparing for your thesis oral examination

[Massey University]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aYZ-WRoXsQ
Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers 1

Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers 1

[Suarez, A.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXviNQW2xuo
The science behind a climate headline

The science behind a climate headline

[Rachel Pike]
https://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_pike_the_science_behind_a_climate_headline?language=en
Own your behaviours, master your communication, determine your success

Own your behaviours, master your communication, determine your success

[TED x Genova]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZuWrdC-9Q
Vocal branding:<br/>How your voice shapes your communication image

Vocal branding:
How your voice shapes your communication image

[TED x UCincinnati]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ylzGfHKOs

Readings

Nonverbal communication

Nonverbal communication

UL BF637 .N66 B86 2010

In this book, Judee Burgoon, the doyen of nonverbal communication, presents authoritative information on what you'd like to know about gestures, vocalics, and appearance.

https://julac.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=CUHK_IZ21836663950003407&vid=CUHK&lang=en_US

			The presentation secrets of<br />Steve Jobs

The presentation secrets of
Steve Jobs

UL and ILC HF5718.22 .G35 2010

Gallo's book on Steve Jobs' presentation techniques is an excellent resource on constructing the spoken style of your presentation—the style you must use to engage with your audience.

https://julac.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=CUHK_IZ21790613210003407&vid=CUHK&lang=en_US

			Communicating for results: A guide for business and the professions<br />(9th ed.)

Communicating for results: A guide for business and the professions
(9th ed.)

UL HD30.3 .H35 2011

This book provides evidence-based strategies for communicating for successful outcomes.

https://julac.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=CUHK_IZ21774579220003407&vid=CUHK&lang=en_US
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