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Table of Contents Introduction I. The Basic Problem with Oral Presentations -- and Its Solution Writing vs. Speaking Presentation Structure: The Hour Glass Format II. The First Steps of Preparation Finding the Take Home Message Identifying the Main Question III. Selecting Helpful Images The Money Slide Supporting Slides Good Slide, Bad Slide IV. Beginning and Ending the Presentation Common Ground The Place to Start The Complete Introduction Danger: Introductory Slides Ahead Wrapping It Up V. Titling the Talk A Speaker's Guide for Constructing Scientific Talks VI. Delivery Stage Fright Teaching vs. Lecturing Three Steps for Presenting Data The Mechanics of Being Heard Accents and Mannerisms What to Rehearse VII. Fielding Questions Laying the Groundwork for Q & A Q & A Basics Worst-Case Scenarios An Observer's Guide for Evaluating Scientific Talks VIII. The Job Interview What They Will Ask Radio Science IX. The Media Interview The Basics Getting Ready Television Interviews Follow-Up X. Making Clear Posters Organizing a Poster Conducting the Session In Closing Appendices
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Communication in science.
Science -- Vocational guidance.
Science -- Congresses.
Public speaking.
Health Occupations.
Speech.
Science.