Description
An EasyGuide to Research Presentations is an invaluable tool for helping readers learn the ropes of presenting original research and experience the thrill of becoming part of a strong scientific community. With coverage from poster presentations and symposia to oral and video presentations, this handbook offers a concise, easy-to-read guide on professionally presenting research in virtually all formats. Drawing from their own experiences as researchers, authors Janie H. Wilson and Beth M. Schwartz use a conversational style to address such topics as how to connect with an audience, presentation pitfalls, publishing and sharing results, and more.
Table of Contents
SECTION I: OVERVIEW
1. Sharing the Wealth: Orientation to the Guide
2. Do Not Let Fear Stop You: Overcoming Anxiety
3. How Do I Get Started?
SECTION II: POSTER PRESENTATIONS
4. Posters Are Not Just for Dorm-Room Walls
5. Adding Pizzazz to Posters
SECTION III: ORAL PRESENTATIONS
6. Oral Presentations with PowerPoint
7. Prezi Presentations: An Alternative to PowerPoint
8. Keynote Presentations: Slides for Mac
9. Effective Oral Presentations: Preparing for Your Performance
SECTION IV: BEYOND CONTENT: PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
10. The Day Before Your Presentation
11. The Day of Your Presentation
12. The Day After Your Presentation
SECTION V: SHARING WITH A WIDER AUDIENCE
13. Video Yourself: Asynchronous Presentations
14. Publishing: The Ultimate Presentation
APPENDICES
A. Checklists for Papers and Oral Presentations
B. Assessment of Posters and Oral Presentations: Rubrics
