Presentation Skills for Scientists with DVD-ROM: A Practical Guide by Zanders, Edward
ISBN: 9780521741033
Cambridge University Press, 31 March 2010
Paperback, 68 pages
Scientists are rarely given formal training in presentation skills and yet are often called upon to present the results of their research. This book provides a practical guide to the creation and delivery of scientific presentations, whatever the topic. Its practical 'how-to' style leaves discussion of the background psychology of public speaking to others and focuses instead on the issues that are of immediate concern to the busy scientist. The text covers all of the important aspects of scientific presentations, ranging from audience awareness to handling questions. Links are included throughout the text to the accompanying DVD, which contains annotated video clips of speakers delivering a talk and demonstrates the common problems found with many presenters, as well as the exercises designed to overcome them. Image files of different slide layouts, colour schemes and font styles demonstrate the design issues that one must consider when creating visual material.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"I suspect that spending a few hours with this publication would benefit anyone planning to give a talk."
Patrick Taylor, The Leading Edge, July 2011
"Zanders and MacLeod deliver practical advice in a fresh, friendly manner that walks the presenter-to-be through content organization to refining body language and managing audience questions. Timeless and succinct, the advice will be valued by both novices and seasoned presenters. The DVD is excellent and complements the text with vivid examples of presentation dos and don'ts. Universities would do well to provide this set to their science graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, although scientific professionals at any career stage would greatly benefit from this guidance. The compact book and DVD set is designed to travel with the presenter and is likely to become a frequent reference for years to come."
Diane E. Hannemann, National Institutes of Health for the Quarterly Review of Biology
Book Description
A practical guide to preparing and delivering scientific presentations using digital media to illustrate key points.
About the Author
Edward Zanders is Managing Director of ScienceInform Ltd, a training company for people involved with the research-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has over 25 years experience as a biomedical research scientist in both academia and industry.
Lindsay MacLeod is a highly experienced London tourist guide and she has taught presentation skills to London Blue Badge guides for sixteen years. She is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the government approved body that sets standards for tourist guides.