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Making an Oral Research Presentation

 

Having to prepare a scientific talk can be a daunting task, especially if the allotted time for the talk is short. Here are some articles with lots of tips on how to give a good scientific talk.*  

Getting organized to write the talk
 

Writing, Plain and Clear
Plain Language Partners

It Comes as a Great Surprise: Speechmaking
Helping with Structure

English Online
Unitec in Schools/New Zealand Ministry of Education

Organize Your Ideas
Guide to Writing a Basic Essay
Kathy Livingston

Giving the talk
Oral Presentation Skills (.ppt)
Kim Barrett, APS Women in Physiology EB Workshop

Conferences and Presentations
Re-envisioning the Ph.D., University of Washington

Developing an Effective Oral Presentation
Jeff Radel, University of Kansas Medical Center On-line Tutorial Series

How to Give a Scientific Talk (ppt)
M. Stute and S. Pfirman, Barnard College/Columbia University

It Comes as a Great Surprise: The Language of Oratory
and
It Comes as a Great Surprise: Speechmaking
English Online
Unitec in Schools/New Zealand Ministry of Education

Making Effective Oral Presentations
Edward G. Wertheim, Ph.D.,
Northeastern University

Ten Secrets to Giving a Good Scientific Talk
Mark Schoeberl and Brian Toon, American Geophysical Union

Tips for Preparing Scientific Presentations
Office of Naval Research

For additional information see Making a PowerPoint Presentation

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