Speaking about Science A Manual for Creating Clear Presentations

Name: Speaking about Science A Manual for Creating Clear Presentations
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ISBN: 9780521683456

ISBN-10: 0521683459

ISBN-13: 9780521683456

Edition: 2006

Authors: Scott Morgan, Barrett Whitener

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A practical manual aimed at graduate students, junior researchers, nervous professionals, or clinicians who are preparing to present talks at meetings and academic conferences. This is an important career skill for anyone in the sciences, and the book features step-by-step instruction for creating clear and compelling presentations - from structuring a talk and developing effective PowerPoint slides, through delivery before an audience. Includes color examples of slides and posters from actual presentations, and field-tested methods for success behind the podium. Also contains tips on answering questions and strategies for handling media and job interviews. The authors are professional…

Book details

List price: $45.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 9/4/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 138
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.90" long x 0.31" tall
Weight: 0.770
Language: English

Scott Morgan is an attorney who served as chief counsel to Senator Bob Dole's 1988 presidential campaign.



Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Basic Problem with Oral Presentations, and its Solution


Writing vs. Speaking


Presentation Structure: The Hour Glass Format



The First Steps of Preparation


Finding the Take Home Message


Identifying the Main Question



Selecting Helpful Images


The Money Slide


Supporting Slides


Good Slide, Bad Slide



Beginning and Ending the Presentation


Common Ground


The Place to Start


The Complete Introduction


Danger: Introductory Slides Ahead


Wrapping It Up



Titling the Talk


At a Glance: The Seven Signposts



Delivery


Stage Fright


Teaching vs. Lecturing


Three Steps for Presenting Data


The Mechanics of Being Heard


Accents and Mannerisms


What to Rehearse



Fielding Questions


Laying the Groundwork for Q & A


Q & A Basics


Worst-Case Scenarios


At a Glance: 15 Keys for Success Behind the Podium



The Job Interview


What They Will Ask


Radio Science


The Job Talk



The Media Interview


The Basics


Getting Ready


Television Interviews


Follow-Up



Making Clear Posters


Organizing a Poster


Conducting the Session


In Closing



Full Introductions



Posters


Index