| Preface |
| Introduction |
| Preparing a Scientific Presentation / 1： |
| Identify Your Audience |
| Scheduling Your Presentation |
| Structure Your Material |
| Know Your Stuff |
| Rehearse |
| Prepare-Then Relax |
| Be Professional and Gracious |
| Expectations of Your Hosts |
| Dress Appropriately |
| Important Points to Remember |
| The Structure of a Scientific Presentation / 2： |
| The Title: Information in a Nutshell |
| Context and Perspective: Zooming In |
| Zooming in from a Major Overarching Principle |
| Zooming in from a Historical Perspective |
| Telling a Story |
| The Importance of a Central Focus |
| Constructing the Plot |
| Providing Focus by Constructing a Hierarchical Series of Questions |
| Mainstream and Sidetracks |
| Providing Emphasis on a Topic by Relative Time Spent Discussing It |
| Different Perspectives for Different Audiences |
| Avoid Backtracking |
| Formulation and Argumentation |
| Avoid Jargon |
| Express Yourself Precisely |
| Handling Disagreement Graciously |
| Recognize Limitations Up-front |
| The Conclusion: Brief and to the Point |
| Incorporating Future Directions During Interviews |
| Never Go Overtime |
| Some Basic Principles of How to Structure a Presentation |
| Visual Displays: How to (and Not to) Use Them / 3： |
| The Power of PowerPoint |
| Keeping It Clear and Simple |
| Tables, Graphs, Diagrams, and Text |
| Communicating Complexity |
| The Dangers of PowerPoint |
| Simplicity Is Classy |
| Internet Access |
| Compatibility and Backup |
| Video, Audio, and Props |
| Handouts |
| The Old-Fashioned Blackboard |
| Poster Presentation: The Young Scientist's Debut Performance |
| Keep It User-Friendly and Simple |
| Interacting with Poster Viewers |
| Delivery / 4： |
| Voice Control and Eye Contact |
| Challenges for Nonnative English Speakers |
| Speak Up |
| Effective Use of the Stress Position |
| Avoid the Rising Intonation |
| Slow Down |
| Breaking the Monotony |
| Repetition |
| The Power of Silence |
| Eye Contact |
| Posture and Gestures |
| Enthusiasm: The Indispensable Ingredient |
| Answering Questions |
| Dealing with Unexpected Questions |
| Evaluating the Critics: How Did You Really Do? |
| Checklist for Presentations / Appendix A： |
| Evaluation Form / Appendix B： |
| Index |
| Preface |
| Introduction |
| Preparing a Scientific Presentation / 1： |
| Identify Your Audience |
| Scheduling Your Presentation |
| Structure Your Material |
