Description
Book SynopsisWritten by professional speakers, this practical manual is aimed at graduate students, junior researchers, professionals, or clinicians who are preparing to give talks at meetings and academic conferences. The book features step-by-step instruction for creating clear and compelling presentations. Includes color examples of Powerpoint slides and posters.
Trade Review'As a quick refresher for the experienced, or a primer for the uninitiated, this is a really useful book.' Chemistry World
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The basic problem with oral presentations - and its solution: writing vs. speaking, presentation structure: the hour glass format; 2. The first steps of preparation: finding the take home message, identifying the main question; 3. Selecting helpful images: the 'money slide', supporting slides, good slide, bad slide; 4. Beginning and ending the presentation: common ground, the place to start, the complete introduction, danger: introductory slides ahead, wrapping it up; 5. Titling the talk; 6. Delivery: stage fright, teaching vs. lecturing, three steps for presenting data, the mechanics of being heard, accents and mannerisms, what to rehearse; 7. Fielding questions: laying the groundwork for Q & A, Q & A basics, worst-case scenarios; 8. The job interview: what they will ask, radio science; 9. The media interview: the basics, getting ready, television interviews, follow-up; 10. Making clear posters: organizing a poster, conducting the session; 11. In closing; Appendices.
