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2024 | Buch

Scientific Talks—Effective Communication that Assists with the Conveyance of Research Results Kapitel lesen Erstes Kapitel lesen

Mastering Scientific Presentations

Unlocking Your Communication Skills

verfasst von: Barbara Hey

Verlag: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden

Enthalten in: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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This book is a comprehensive guidebook designed specifically for researchers. Drawing from over 25 years of practical experience in presentation training and lecture coaching, combined with the latest findings from brain research, this book equips you with the essential tools to excel in scientific communication.

A good talk is the key to success for any scientist. Your reputation and career depend on your ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations. In today's digital age, with virtual communication becoming increasingly important, it is crucial to adapt your presentation skills to both face-to-face and online settings.

Learn how to structure your presentations effectively, visualize complex information, and create a captivating introduction. Discover tried-and-tested techniques for delivering a powerful main part and confidently handling the Q&A session. With this book, both Ph.D. students and seasoned scientists with conference experience will develop their own presentation style and enjoy sharing their work with audiences worldwide. Inside, you will find practical tips, techniques, and tricks to efficiently prepare your presentations, along with checklists and templates for a smooth and organized process. Additionally, a dedicated chapter explores the unique challenges and recommendations for virtual conferences, helping you make a seamless transition to online presentations.

Invest in your scientific career by investing in your presentation skills. Let this book be your trusted companion on the path to success.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Scientific Talks—Effective Communication that Assists with the Conveyance of Research Results
Abstract
Nevertheless, almost every academic can cite examples of colleagues who are well trained in professional and methodical terms and who try to get through a 30-min lecture in half the time using densely written slides, unfiltered data streams and by talking at a very high speed. Such talks are often used without any adaptations as presentations for all eventualities and for different target groups. Even the most fantastic data and results are of little use if the audience does not understand them or has switched off. They run the risk of becoming a waste of time for everyone involved. Presenters have also missed an opportunity to present their current work, promote their own reputation and expand their network. Furthermore, such talks are often followed by brief discussions with few questions. This means that there is an absence of criticism and ideas from the audience for the development of the research project. Thus, a poor presentation may in some cases obstruct the dissemination of good science.
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Chapter 2. Conference Meetings and Co.—Occasions for Scientific Presentations and Talks
Abstract
Researchers hold speeches on different events and occasions. The individual formats are usually aimed at alternating groups of participants, pursue different goals and differ in terms of their duration, size and structure. The overriding goals are to disseminate one’s own work to the target group and to interchange and network with other researchers.
The classic forms of scientific communication, such as conferences, are aimed at a specialist audience within the scientific community. In addition, there are a growing number of different and unusual formats that make science and its results accessible to a broad public. For scientists, this means adapting to diverse challenges and sometimes unfamiliar conditions—an excellent opportunity for further development.
The most important forms, the respective sequence and the tasks of presenters at presentation events involving internal and external science communication are outlined in this chapter.
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Chapter 3. From the Collation of Material to the Scientific Talk—Preparation as the Key to Success
Abstract
Excellent research requires an equally professional form of presentation. Talks are considered a classic opportunity to present one’s own research to a larger audience, to discuss it and to increase one’s own profile. Conferences, workshops and seminars are popular science communication formats that can be beneficial for academics in many ways. In addition to enhancing one’s own reputation, further developing one’s own research and exchanging ideas with colleagues, numerous networking opportunities also arise.
Excellent research requires an equally professional form of presentation. Talks are considered a classic opportunity to present one’s own research to a larger audience, to discuss it and to increase one’s own profile. Conferences, workshops and seminars are popular science communication formats that can be beneficial for academics in many ways. In addition to enhancing one’s own reputation, further developing one’s own research and exchanging ideas with colleagues, numerous networking opportunities also arise. For these reasons, it is worthwhile for every researcher to reflect on what might interest and captivate the audience. Strictly speaking, each talk is unique, as the audience is different and varying levels of knowledge and expectations should be taken into account. Consequently, it is correct and important to revise, adapt and, if necessary, redesign your presentations accordingly.
Barbara Hey
Chapter 4. Visualisation in the Talk—Design Slides in a Professional Manner
Abstract
Hardly any scientific talk can be a success without visualising the content. This visual support serves two purposes. On the one hand, it makes it easier for the audience to grasp, understand and retain information and, at the same time, it acts as a memory aid and guide for the presenter. The most frequently used medium at scientific events is the slide. Despite the very frequent use of slides, they often fail to achieve the desired effect. Instead of helping people to take in the content of the talk and making the presentation varied, they often achieve the opposite effect: they tire or confuse people. This effect is fuelled by the understandable desire of many scientists to show as much of their own work as possible and the numerous technical options of the current presentation programmes.
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Chapter 5. Communicating Methods, Results and Knowledge Gains—The Talk and Presentation
Abstract
Scientific conferences have always been face-to-face meetings where the focus is on the talks and the exchanges with other researchers. A wide range of opportunities are available to speakers here: they can learn about the latest research in their specialist field and also have the opportunity to network with peers, potential employees and future employers. Above all, they present their work to an audience that usually consists of scientists from their own discipline. Speakers receive guidance and feedback on their paper from these experts, contributing to their own development and that of the research field. A carefully prepared and professionally presented talk forms the basis to support and benefit from this exchange. Talks can in this way contribute to a successful career in science. It is therefore worthwhile for researchers to invest in making their presentation skills and techniques more professional.
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Chapter 6. Remarkable and Useful Things—A Toolbox for Scientific Talks
Abstract
The penultimate chapter of this book contains a small toolbox. It gives scientists additional instruments to ensure they are professionally prepared for different situations before, during and after a talk. Researchers will find communication psychology tools in it, with advice on the impact of communication, free speech and how they can lead discussions successfully. The toolbox also contains tips on how to deal with feelings of nerves and shows how speakers can reduce their stress levels before and during the performance using neuroscientifically proven techniques. It also offers helpful guidance on how presenters can direct their audience’s gaze and skilfully use hyperlinks to focus the audience’s attention specifically and respond flexibly to the talk.
Barbara Hey
Chapter 7. Mastering Virtual Presentations
Abstract
Virtual presentations share common features with face-to-face events and at the same time they are very different from each other at certain points. What both forms have in common is that scientists reveal a part of their research in a given time window, supported by slides, which is then discussed. The big difference in virtual events is the spatial separation between the presenter and the audience. Speakers as well as each individual member of the audience sit alone in a room. In the case of international virtual conferences, they are not only in different locations, but often also in different time zones.
Barbara Hey
Metadaten
Titel
Mastering Scientific Presentations
verfasst von
Barbara Hey
Copyright-Jahr
2024
Electronic ISBN
978-3-658-44184-5
Print ISBN
978-3-658-44183-8
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-44184-5

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