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In an age when so much communication is tethered to
technology, delivering messages face-to-face has paradoxically
become even more vital to professional success. We all have ready
access to more information than any of our ancestors did. At the
click of a few keys, we can locate reams of facts on any topic under
the sun. But although the amount of data available to us has grown,
the number of hours in a day has not. Amidst this flood of information,
technology can make getting to the pertinent bits of data much
more challenging. And that is where a good public speaker becomes
a priceless commodity. Listening to a clear and concise speaker is
still the most time-efficient way to comprehend new information.
Yet even with its known benefits, most of us view addressing a
group of people as a dreaded burden. That may be even more the
case for scientists. In addition to the concerns that all speakers have,
they must present specialized and complex data.
Essential reading for professionals who present data at meetings and academic conferences. This is an important career skill for anyone in the sciences, and the book features step-by-step instruction for creating clear and compelling presentations, from structuring a talk and developing effective PowerPoint slides through delivery before an audience. Includes color examples of slides and posters from actual presentations, and field-tested methods for success behind the podium. Also contains tips on answering questions and strategies for handling media and job interviews. The authors are professional public speakers who teach presentation skills to scientists and medical researchers at the National Institutes of Health and in the private sector. |
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