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Author Morgan, Scott, 1961-

Title Speaking about science : a manual for creating clear presentations / Scott Morgan, Barrett Whitener.

Imprint Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  501.4 M849S    Check Shelf
Description x, 126 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 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.
Subject Communication in science.
Science -- Vocational guidance.
Science -- Congresses.
Public speaking.
Communicatieve vaardigheden.
Presentatie.
Wetenschapsvoorlichting.
Communication in science. (OCoLC)fst00870268
Public speaking. (OCoLC)fst01083064
Science. (OCoLC)fst01108176
Science -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst01108513
Wetenschapsvoorlichting.
Presentatie.
Communicatieve vaardigheden.
Naturwissenschaften. (DE-588)4041421-8
Präsentation. (DE-588)4135231-2
Vortragstechnik. (DE-588)4188737-2
Naturwissenschaften.
Präsentation.
Vortragstechnik.
Vortrag.
Wissenschaft.
Health Occupations.
Speech.
Science.
Genre/Form Conference proceedings. (OCoLC)fst01423772
Added Author Whitener, Barrett, 1960-
ISBN 0521866812 (hardback)
9780521866811 (hardback)
0521683459 (pbk.)
9780521683456 (pbk.)
9780521866811
9780521683456
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