Dazzle 'Em With Style - The Art of Oral Scientific Presentation

Informationen zum Autor Robert R.H. Anholt works in the W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA 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. This revised edition covers the effective use of PowerPoint and other computer-based presentation programs. It also includes a handy checklist, new illustrations, and tips on handling an audience in a foreign country. Lets you master the art of communicating scientific information. This book describes the complete process of making a scientific presentation from preparation to delivery. It covers the effective use of PowerPointT and other computer-based presentation programs.

Sommario

Foreword
Preface
Preparing a Scientific Presentation
The Structure of a Scientific Presentation
Visual Displays: How to (and Not to) Use Them
Delivery
Appendix: Checklists
Recommended Reading

Relazione

"Brimming with sound general advice and many excellent tips and tricks. Dazzle 'em with Style aims to leave its readers so prepared for their presentations that their brilliance will come shining though." --CIVIL ENGINEERING (July 2006)

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Robert Anholt, Robert R. H. Anholt, Robert R. H. (W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology Anholt, Robert R.H. Anholt, Robert R.H. (W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology Anholt, Robert RH Anholt, Robert RH (W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology Anholt, Robert RH R. H. Anholt, Robert RH R. H. (W.M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology Anholt, Robert R.H. Anholt
• Editore: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 18.10.2005
• EAN: 9780123694522
• ISBN: 978-0-12-369452-2
• Pagine: 192
• Dimensioni: 153 mm x 230 mm x 11 mm
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; SCIENCE / Scientific Instruments, SCIENCE / Laboratory Techniques, Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques, Scientific equipment, experiments and techniques