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

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 Powerpointtm And Other Computer-based Presentation Programs. It Also Includes A Handy Checklist, New Illustrations, And Tips On Handling An Audience In A Foreign Country. "Today, a successful career in science, technology, and medicine is intimately related to mastery of communicating technical information to a broad audience, including students, colleagues, regulatory bodies, granting agencies, legislators, and the general public. In this engaging and lively book, the author provides a step-by-step guide on the entire process from preparation to delivery of a scientific presentation. The examples given throughout this easy-to-read book include highlights of important points to remember, including helpful tips and common pitfalls. This revised edition covers the effective use of PowerPoint and other computer-based presentation programs with all new illustrations. In addition, each chapter concludes with a handy summary of key points to remember. Dazzle 'Em With Style is written for any professional or student who delivers presentations, regardless of area of specialty."--Jacket. During an election year, it is not uncommon for a presidential candidate, dressed in jeans and a safety helmet, to spend the morning addressing construction workers in a Michigan suburb and then later, dressed in formal attire, to spend the afternoon discussing the state of the economy with a group of investment bankers.