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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458627103321

Autore

Anholt Robert Rene Henri <1951->

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006

ISBN

1-280-63064-7

9786610630646

0-08-046104-2

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (189 p.)

Disciplina

501/.4

Soggetti

Communication in science

Public speaking

Lectures and lecturing

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 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; APPENDIX A: CHECKLIST FOR PRESENTATIONS; APPENDIX B: EVALUATION FORM; INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

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.