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The Craft Of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps To Succeed And Critical Errors To Avoid
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The Craft Of Scientific Presentations, 2Nd Edition Aims To Strengthen You As A Presenter Of Science And Engineering. The Book Does So By Identifying What Makes Excellent Presenters Such As Brian Cox, Jane Goodall, Richard Feynman, And Jill Bolte Taylor So Strong. In Addition, The Book Explains What Causes So Many Scientific Presentations To Flounder.One Of The Most Valuable Contributions Of This Text Is That It Teaches The Assertionevidence Approach To Scientific Presentations. Instead Of Building Presentations, As Most Engineers And Scientists Do, On The Weak Foundation Of Topic Phrases And Bulleted Lists, This Assertionevidence Approach Calls For Building Presentations On Succinct Message Assertions Supported By Visual Evidence. Unlike The Commonly Followed Topicsubtopic Approach That Powerpoint Leads Presenters To Use, The Assertionevidence Approach Is Solidly Grounded In Research.By Showing The Differences Between Strong And Weak Presentations, By Identifying The Errors That Scientific Presenters Typically Make, And By Teaching A Much More Powerful Approach For Scientific Presentations Than What Is Commonly Practiced, This Book Places You In A Position To Elevate Your Presentations To A High Level. In Essence, This Book Aims To Have You Not Just Succeed In Your Scientific Presentations, But Excel.About The Authormichael Alley Has Taught Workshops On Presentations To Engineers And Scientists On Five Continents, And Has Recently Been Invited To Speak At The European Space Organization, Harvard Medical School, Mit, Sandia National Labs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Simula Research Laboratory, And United Technologies. An Associate Professor Of Engineering Communication At Pennsylvania State University, Alley Is A Leading Researcher On The Effectiveness Of Different Designs For Presentation Slides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Craft of Scientific Presentations'? A: The book primarily focuses on improving scientific presentation skills by teaching the assertion-evidence approach, which emphasizes concise message assertions supported by visual evidence.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Alley, an Associate Professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University, known for his expertise in presentation design.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the 2nd edition of 'The Craft of Scientific Presentations', published on August 31, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 305 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include insights from successful presenters, practical strategies for effective presentations, and an emphasis on avoiding common pitfalls in scientific presentations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in scientific presentations? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational concepts and practical guidance for improving presentation skills.
- Q: Can this book help with visual design for presentations? A: Yes, the book offers guidance on effective visual design by advocating for the assertion-evidence approach, which relies on visual evidence to support messages.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: This book is intended for scientists, engineers, and students who want to enhance their presentation skills in scientific contexts.
- Q: Are there any specific errors highlighted in the book that presenters should avoid? A: Yes, the book identifies common errors that scientific presenters make and provides strategies to avoid them, helping readers improve their overall presentation quality.