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Mastering the art of communicating scientific information is more critical than ever for a successful career in science and technology. Scientists today must be able to effectively convey sophisticated information to a broad audience that may include students, colleagues around the world, regulatory...
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Elsevier Academic Press,
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| Publisher Address: | Philadelphia : |
| Publication Dates: | 2006. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: |
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123694522 |
| Summary: |
Mastering the art of communicating scientific information is more critical than ever for a successful career in science and technology. Scientists today must be able to effectively convey sophisticated information to a broad audience that may include students, colleagues around the world, regulatory bodies, granting agencies, legislators, and the lay public. In this engaging and lively book, the author provides a step-by-step guide to the complete process of making a scientific presentation from preparation to delivery. It offers numerous examples highlighting what to follow and what to avoid. This revised edition covers the effective use of PowerPoint and other computer-based presentation programs. It also includes a handy checklist, new illustrations, and tips on handling an audience in a foreign country. |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource (xviii, 171 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
0080461042 9780080461045 |
| Index Number: | Q223 |
| CLC: | N05 |
| Contents: |
Foreword -- Preface -- Preparing a Scientific Presentation -- The Structure of a Scientific Presentation -- Visual Displays: How to (and Not to) Use Them -- Delivery -- Appendix: Checklists -- Recommended Reading. Preface -- Introduction -- Preparing a scientific presentation -- The structure of a scientific presentation -- Visual displays: how to (and not to) use them -- Delivery -- A Checklist for presentations -- Evaluation form. |