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Contents Preface to the Second Edition Introduction 1. Preparing a Scientific Presentation Identify Your Audience Scheduling Your Presentation Structure Your Material Know Your Stuff Rehearse Prepare -- Then Relax Be Professional and Gracious Expectations of Your Hosts Dress Appropriately Important Points to Remember 2. The Structure of a Scientific Presentation The Title: Information in a Nutshell Context and Perspective: Zooming In Zooming in From a Major Overarching Principle Zooming in From a Historical Perspective Telling a Story The Importance of a Central Focus Constructing the Plot Providing Focus by Constructing a Hierarchical Series of Questions Mainstream and Sidetracks Providing Emphasis on a Topic by Relative Time Spent Discussing It Different Perspectives for Different Audiences Avoid Backtracking Formulation and Argumentation Avoid Jargon Express Yourself Precisely Handling Disagreement Graciously Recognize Limitations Up Front The Conclusion: Brief and to the Point Incorporating Future Directions During Interviews Never Go Over Time Some Basic Principles of How to Structure a Presentation Important Points to Remember 3. Visual Displays: How to (and Not to) Use Them The Power of PowerPoint Keeping it Clear and Simple Tables, Graphs, Diagrams and Text Communicating Complexity The Dangers of PowerPoint Simplicity is Classy Internet Access Compatibility and Back-up Video, Audio, and Props Handouts The Old-Fashioned Blackboard Poster Presentation: The Young Scientist's Debut Performance Keep It User-Friendly and Simple Interacting with Poster Viewers Important Points to Remember 4. Delivery Voice Control and Eye Contact Challenges for Non-Native English Speakers Speak Up Effective Use of the Stress Position Avoid the Rising Intonation Slow Down Breaking the Monotony Repetition The Power of Silence Eye Contact Posture and Gestures Enthusiasm: The Indispensable Ingredient Answering Questions Dealing with Unexpected Questions Evaluating the Critics: How Did You Really Do? Important Points to Remember Appendix A: Checklist for Presentations Appendix B: Evaluation Form
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Communication in science.
Public speaking.
Lectures and lecturing.