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Shortlisted for the British Universities Film & Video Council's 'Learning on Screen' Awards 2010


now used in about
35 UK universities
including:
Cardiff
Essex
University of the Arts London
Liverpool
Sussex


"I found the DVD to be helpful, straightforward and not overcomplicated, reassuring, easy to follow. I'm sure our research students will find the advice and guidance beneficial."  
- Dr Paul Birkett, Dean of Academic Quality and Standards,
University of Bolton

The Good Presentation Video

A half hour (approx) programme produced by Angel Productions with Birkbeck, University of London, to help doctoral students (and others) improve their presentation skills.  Presented by Greg de Polnay, an experienced voice and presentation coach, who regularly works with PhD students.   

 
< Click on the left to view an excerpt

< We've reduced the picture quality to make this excerpt faster to download.  The complete 30 minute programme is supplied on DVD with full screen broadcast quality video (suitable for uploading to your intranet).


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

The Good Presentation VideoThe 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.

The Good Presentation Video is available for sale to universities, colleges and other organisations. For a one-off payment, your institution can be licensed to make the video available to all your registered students and staff either in DVD format or via your intranet or other secure digital platform. To preview the full video or enquire about licensing, please email enquiries@angelproductions.co.uk