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This book introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in speaking about science to the public. The public often has a very different perception and understanding of science, and this must be taken into account when communicating with the public. This volume covers methods of scientific discourse, oral communication, preparation of the presentation, techniques and use of visual resources, and exercises for perfecting the technique of speaking in public about science.
Speaking in Public About Science: A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations is a concise yet comprehensive resource that will be of value to beginners and senior scholars and researchers.
List of contents
Introduction: Do We Need to Speak About Science?.- How Are Your Communication Skills?.- Efficient Oral Communication.- Types of Scientific Presentations.- Reflecting on Expository Practice.- Scientific Method and Logical Construction of Discourse.- Composition of Scientific Discourse.- Basic Rules for the Use of Verbal Resources.- The Scientist and His/Her Public.- Some Exercises and Online Resources.- Supporting Materials.
About the author
Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque, PhD
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Área de Botânica, Departamento de Biologia, Laboratório de Etnobiologia Aplicada e Teórica, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Summary
This book introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in speaking about science to the public. The public often has a very different perception and understanding of science, and this must be taken into account when communicating with the public. This volume covers methods of scientific discourse, oral communication, preparation of the presentation, techniques and use of visual resources, and exercises for perfecting the technique of speaking in public about science.
Speaking in Public About Science: A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations is a concise yet comprehensive resource that will be of value to beginners and senior scholars and researchers.
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“It will teach the scientist and those who working in the academia to speak about science to the lay public. … This is an excellent book, with a very good price. Well written by one expert in talk about science in public. I recommend this book to all scientists that have some interests in publicizing his work to the wide public. Good presentations!” (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, June, 2016)
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"It will teach the scientist and those who working in the academia to speak about science to the lay public. ... This is an excellent book, with a very good price. Well written by one expert in talk about science in public. I recommend this book to all scientists that have some interests in publicizing his work to the wide public. Good presentations!" (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, June, 2016)
