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Dazzle 'em with style : the art of oral scientific presentation / Robert R.H. Anholt.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Philadelphia : Elsevier Academic Press, ©2006.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (xviii, 171 pages) : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 0080461042
  • 9780080461045
Other title:
  • Dazzle them with style
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Dazzle 'em with style.DDC classification:
  • 501/.4 22
LOC classification:
  • Q223 .A63 2006eb
Online resources:
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 -- 1. Preparing a scientific presentation -- 2. The structure of a scientific presentation -- 3. Visual displays: how to (and not to) use them -- 4. Delivery -- App. A Checklist for presentations -- App. B Evaluation form.
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.
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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 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.

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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Preparing a scientific presentation -- 2. The structure of a scientific presentation -- 3. Visual displays: how to (and not to) use them -- 4. Delivery -- App. A Checklist for presentations -- App. B Evaluation form.

Print version record.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650

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