| Title: | When the scientist presents : an audio and video guide to science talks / |
| Authors: | Jean-Luc Lebrun, Author |
| Material Type: | book |
| Publisher: | Singapore : World Scientific Publishing, 2010 |
| ISBN / ISSN / EAN : | 978-981-283-920-6 |
| Format: | xi, 252 p / ill. / 25 cm |
| Bibliography note: | Includes index |
| Languages: | English |
| Class number: | Q224 |
| Subjects: | Communication in science ; Interpersonal relations ; Public speaking ; Science--Philosophy |
| Description: | When scientists give a talk, the audience ("guests") expects the title of the talk to determine presentation content, they require understandable slides, and they demand visible and audible scientific authority. The author takes an original human factor view of the presentation delivery, in which the audience is easily distracted, rapidly forgetful, and increasingly impatient. Thus, insightful pointers are given on how to deliver the talk, how to craft the slides, and how to prevent the computer from rendering the presenting host-scientist into a "ghost". In addition, the book goes in-depth over the treatment of questions by examining the motives and style of the questioners, and advising on how best to answer to each type of questioner. The book comes with a DVD for audio and video examples, and includes essential PowerPoint and Keynote techniques that a presenter cannot live without. |
| Contents note: | 1. Content selection. Paper and oral presentation : the difference 2. Content filtering criteria 3. Audience expectations. General audience expectations 4. Scientific audience expectations 5. The slides. Five slide types, five roles 6. Slide design 7. The presenter. The master of tools 8. Scientist and perfect host 9. The grabbing voice 10. The answerable scientist. |
| Format : | In print |
| Permalink: | https://isulibrary.isunet.edu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=8631 |
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| Barcode | Call number | Section | Status | Donated by | Digital bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012699 | Q224.L42 2010 | Main collection | Available |
