Scientists Must Speak by D. Eric Walters, Gale C. Walters (Paperback, 2010)

Name: Scientists Must Speak by D. Eric Walters, Gale C. Walters (Paperback, 2010)
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Having the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is rarely a natural talent, but it can be learned through application and practice. Scientists Must Speak, Second Edition, helps readers do just that.\n\nAt some point in their careers, the majority of scientists have to stand up in front of an inquisitive audience or board and present information. This can be a stressful experience for many. For scientists, the experience may be further complicated by the specialist nature of the data and the fact that most self-help books are aimed at business or social situations. Scientists Must Speak includes sections on:\n\n* targeting your talk - knowing your audience and how to pitch to them\n* organizing your presentation - aligning your points logically around a central key theme\n* using visual aids effectively - how to avoid a random slide show\n*'practice, practice, practice' - it's a rare orator that does not n.