Screen LibraryPresenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper : A Guidebook for Novice and Experienced Speakers in a Multicultural World /
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Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier,
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| Publisher Address: | London, United Kingdom : |
| Publication Dates: | 2016. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128054185 |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource |
| ISBN: |
0128094257 9780128094259 |
| Index Number: | Q223 |
| CLC: | N05 |
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Front Cover; Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Testimonials From Student Award Winners; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Focus and Scope of This Guidebook; 1.2 Formal Oral Versus Poster Presentations; 1.3 Special Features of This Guidebook; 1.4 How to Use This Guidebook; 2 Preliminary Considerations; 2.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter; 2.2 The Presentation Format; 2.3 The Venue; 2.4 The Allotted Time; 2.5 The Outline and Cue Cards for Your Presentation; 2.5.1 Importance of Preparing an Outline; 2.5.2 Value of Preparing Cue Cards 2.6 Dressing for the Occasion3 Organizing Your Presentation; 3.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter; 3.2 The Abstract; 3.2.1 When an Abstract Is Needed; 3.2.2 Content of an Abstract; 3.3 The Title Slide; 3.3.1 What It Must Include; 3.3.2 What Else It Can Include; 3.4 The Outline or Overview; 3.5 The Introduction; 3.6 The Review of Prior Studies; 3.7 The Research Plan; 3.7.1 Indicating the Design Considerations; 3.7.2 Indicating How the Problem Will be Addressed; 3.7.3 Research Plan for an Experimental Study; 3.7.4 Research Plan for a Theoretical Development; 3.8 The Discussion of Results 3.8.1 Showing Typical Results3.8.2 Presenting Your Results; 3.8.3 Providing Some Measure of Reproducibility; 3.8.4 Emphasizing Interesting Observations; 3.9 The Conclusions; 3.10 A Future Work Slide; 3.11 The Acknowledgments; 3.12 The "Thank You" Slide; 4 Making a Formal Oral Presentation; 4.1 Focus and Scope of This Chapter; 4.1.1 Importance of an Effective Presentation Style; 4.1.2 Distinguishing Features of Making a Formal Oral Presentation; 4.1.3 Developing Your Own Presentation Style; 4.2 Preparing Your Slides; 4.2.1 Preliminary Considerations in Preparing Your Slides 4.2.2 Making Your Visuals Easy to Understand4.2.3 Choosing an Appropriate Font; 4.2.4 Choosing an Appropriate Font Size; 4.2.5 Choosing an Appropriate Color Scheme; 4.2.6 Emphasizing Important Parts of Your Presentation; 4.2.7 Use of Animations and Sounds; 4.2.8 Choosing a Template; 4.2.9 Numbering Your Slides; 4.2.10 Proofreading Your Presentation; 4.3 Scoping Out the Room and Facilities When On-Site; 4.3.1 Scoping Out the Room for Your Presentation; 4.3.2 Scoping Out the Facilities for Your Presentation; 4.4 Use of a Microphone and Laser pointer; 4.4.1 Use of a Microphone 4.4.2 Use of a Laser Pointer4.5 Mastering the Mechanics of an Effective Oral Presentation; 4.5.1 Your Appearance; 4.5.2 Vocalization; 4.5.3 Effective Eye Contact; 4.5.4 Body Language; 4.5.5 Use of Humor; 4.5.6 Handling a Momentary Lapse-of-Memory; 4.6 Stepping Through Your Presentation; 4.6.1 Your Introduction by the Session Chair or Host; 4.6.2 Generating Interest Early in Your Presentation; 4.6.3 Pacing Your Presentation; 4.6.4 Ending Your Presentation; 4.6.5 Handling Questions Including Those You Cannot Answer; 4.7 Handling Nervousness |