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03800aam a2200385 a 4500 001 6832B7B8E99711E08F1A6CDA6AFF544E 003 SILO 005 20110928010149 008 101104s2011 flu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2010044041 020 $a 143982603X (pbk.) 020 $a 9781439826034 (pbk.) 035 $a (OCoLC)644680230 040 $a DLC $c DLC $d SILO $d BTCTA $d YDXCP $d CDX $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a Q223 $b .W344 2011 082 00 $a 501/.4 $2 22 084 $a MED003000 $a MED003000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Walters, D. Eric, $d 1951- 245 1 $a Scientists must speak / $c D. Eric Walters, Gale C. Walters. 250 $a 2nd ed. 260 $a Boca Raton, FL : $b CRC Press, $c c2011. 300 $a xix, 138 p. ; $c 22 cm. 520 $a "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: Bringing Presentations to Life helps readers do just that. At 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: targeting your talk - knowing your audience and how to pitch to them organizing your presentation - aligning your points logically around a central key theme using visual aids effectively - how to avoid a random slide show 'practice, practice, practice' - it's a rare orator that does not need to practice taking control - preparing the room, using eye contact, and checking the audience is with you voice and language - developing a good speaking style, and help for those for whom English is a second language body language - the messages your posture, mannerisms and facial expressions convey to the audience handling question and answer sessions - taking the fear out of these expecting the unexpected - how to cope with unforeseen mishaps adapting material for different situations - how to avoid reinventing the wheel organizing a session with several speakers - how to organize or chair sessions - Written by authors with many years' experience of teaching presentation techniques, this engaging text will help readers make the best of their presentations and remove some of the fear that makes them a daunting prospect"-- $c Provided by publisher. 520 $a "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, and standing before an inquisitive audience or board can be a stressful experience. Scientists must speak, second edition helps readers do just that. The book addresses such topics as using visual aids, voice and body language, adapting material, question and answer sessions, and more. Written by authors with many years' experience of teaching presentation techniques, this engaging text will help readers make the best of their presentations and remove some of the fear that makes them a daunting prospect"-- $c Provided by publisher. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 650 0 $a Communication in science. 650 0 $a Oral communication. 650 0 $a Public speaking. 650 7 $a MEDICAL / General $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / General $2 bisacsh 700 1 $a Walters, Gale Climenson, $d 1954- 941 $a 1 952 $l USUX851 $d 20160825075700.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=6832B7B8E99711E08F1A6CDA6AFF544EInitiate Another SILO Locator Search