Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. The basic problem with oral presentations, and its solution -- Writing vs. speaking -- Presentation structure : the hour glass format -- 2. The first steps of preparation -- Finding the take home message -- Identifying the main question -- 3. Selecting helpful images -- The money slide -- Supporting slides -- Good slide, bad slide -- 4. Beginning and ending the presentation -- Common ground -- The place to start -- The complete introduction -- Danger : introductory slides ahead -- Wrapping it up -- 5. Titling the talk -- At a glance : the seven signposts -- 6. Delivery -- Stage fright -- Teaching vs. lecturing -- Three steps for presenting data -- The mechanics of being heard -- Accents and mannerisms -- What to rehearse -- 7. Fielding questions -- Laying the groundwork for Q & A -- Q & A basics -- Worst-case scenarios -- At a glance : 15 keys for success behind the podium.
8. The job interview -- What they will ask -- Radio science -- The job talk -- 9. The media interview -- The basics -- Getting ready -- Television interviews -- Follow-up -- 10. Making clear posters -- Organizing a poster -- Conducting the session -- In closing -- Appendix 1 : Full introductions -- Appendix 2 : Posters -- Index.
Summary
"Speaking About Science : A Manual for Creating Clear Presentations is essential reading for anyone who presents data at meetings and conferences. Based on the curriculum that authors have developed for their public speaking courses, the book provides the practical tools all speakers need to create clear and compelling presentations for any audience."--Jacket.