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Speaking about science : a manual for creating clear presentations / Scott Morgan, Barrett Whitener.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Morgan, Scott, 1961-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Communication in science.
- Science--Vocational guidance.
- Science.
- Science--Congresses.
- Public speaking.
- Health Occupations.
- Speech.
- Medical Subjects:
- Health Occupations.
- Speech.
- Science.
- Genre:
- Conference papers and proceedings.
- Physical Description:
- x, 126 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
- Summary:
- Speaking about science: A manual for creating clear presentations is essential reading for anyone who presents data at meetings and conferences. Based on the curriculum the authors have developed for their public speaking courses, the book provides the practical tools all speakers need to create clear and compelling presentations for any audience. Proven 7-step process provides an efficient roadmap for preparing talks, Real examples of slides and posters show how to use images effectively, Worksheets for crafting introductions simplify the challenge of adapting material to different groups, Advice on the mechanics of speaking before an audience, combating stage fright, presenting complex data concisely, and fielding questions ensures success behind the podium from conception to execution, Special chapters on job interviews and speaking with the media contain valuable strategies for successfully negotiating these career-defining events.
- Contents:
- The basic problem with oral presentations, and its solution
- The first steps of preparation
- Selecting helpful images
- Beginning and ending the presentation
- Titling the talk
- Delivery
- Fielding questions
- The job interview
- The media interview
- Making clear posters.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0521866812
- 0521683459
- OCLC:
- 64688488
- Publisher Number:
- 9780521866811
- 9780521683456
- Online:
- Publisher description
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