Designing Science Presentations
A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More
2nd Edition
Published on 4. December 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-12-815377-2 (ISBN)
Description
Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More, Second Edition, guides scientists of any discipline in the design of compelling science communication. Most scientists never receive formal training in the design, delivery and evaluation of scientific communication, yet these skills are essential for publishing in high-quality journals, soliciting funding, attracting lab personnel, and advancing a career. This clear, readable volume fills that gap, providing visually intensive guidance at every step-from the construction of original figures to the presentation and delivery of those figures in papers, slideshows, posters and websites.
The book provides pragmatic advice on the preparation and delivery of exceptional scientific presentations and demonstrates hundreds of visually striking presentation techniques.
The book provides pragmatic advice on the preparation and delivery of exceptional scientific presentations and demonstrates hundreds of visually striking presentation techniques.
Reviews / Votes
"This is a well-organized, easy-to-read guide full of images and graphics for scientists in any discipline at any level of their careers. Whether you are a student who needs to present your research to your lab for the first time or a seasoned professor who has made several PowerPoint lectures, this guide provides useful examples for people to brainstorm and rethink how they want to communicate their ideas in a clear way. I have definitely been guilty of creating some of the "bad examples" (sometimes unknowingly), but the book gives many "good examples" that I hope to follow for future science presentations. Following this guide will definitely help people in the science and healthcare fields communicate their ideas to their target audiences more effectively." -- (c) Doody's Review Service, 2020, Lisa Lian, DMD, reviewer, expert opinionMore details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Researchers in virtually all scientific disciplines, including life science, physical science, and chemistry. The First Edition was well received by undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, primary investigators, and even medical doctors.
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
775 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-815377-2 (9780128153772)
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Matt Carter
Designing Science Presentations
A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More
E-Book
11/2020
2nd Edition
Academic Press
€42.95
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Matt Carter
Designing Science Presentations
A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More
Book
01/2013
Academic Press
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Person
Matt Carter is an Associate Professor of Biology at Williams College where he teaches courses in neuroscience and physiology. His research program focuses on how the brain regulates food intake and sleep and is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation. In addition to primary scientific publications, he is also the author of Designing Science Presentations (Academic Press). He is a recipient of the Walter Gores Award for Excellence in Teaching from Stanford University and the Nelson Bushnell Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Writing from Williams College.
Content
Part 1: Designing Exceptional Science Presentations1. Scientists as Designers2. Design Goals for Different Presentation Formats3. Twenty-One Strategies Shared by Exceptional Presenters
Part 2: Visual Elements in Science Presentations4. Color5. Typography6. Words7. Tables8. Charts9. Diagrams10. Photographs
Part 3: Written Presentations11. Ten Techniques for Improving Scientific Writing12. Research Articles13. Review Articles14. Research Proposals
Part 4: Slide Presentations15. The Use of Slides in Oral Presentations16. The Structure of a Slide Presentation17. Visual Elements in Slide Presentations18. Slide Layout19. Slide Animations and Transitions20. Delivering a Slide Presentation21. Using Technology to Present like a Professional22. Considerations for Different Categories of Slide Presentations
Part 5: Oral Presentations Without Slides23. Presenting Without Slides24. Considerations for Different Categories of Oral Presentations without Slides
Part 6: Poster Presentations25. The Structure of a Scientific Poster26. The Design and Layout of a Poster27. Presenting at a Poster Session
AppendicesA. Recommendations for Further ReadingB. Learning to Use Illustration and Presentation SoftwareC. Thoughts on How to Design a Presentation from ScratchD. Thoughts on Using Design Principles to Market Yourself
Part 2: Visual Elements in Science Presentations4. Color5. Typography6. Words7. Tables8. Charts9. Diagrams10. Photographs
Part 3: Written Presentations11. Ten Techniques for Improving Scientific Writing12. Research Articles13. Review Articles14. Research Proposals
Part 4: Slide Presentations15. The Use of Slides in Oral Presentations16. The Structure of a Slide Presentation17. Visual Elements in Slide Presentations18. Slide Layout19. Slide Animations and Transitions20. Delivering a Slide Presentation21. Using Technology to Present like a Professional22. Considerations for Different Categories of Slide Presentations
Part 5: Oral Presentations Without Slides23. Presenting Without Slides24. Considerations for Different Categories of Oral Presentations without Slides
Part 6: Poster Presentations25. The Structure of a Scientific Poster26. The Design and Layout of a Poster27. Presenting at a Poster Session
AppendicesA. Recommendations for Further ReadingB. Learning to Use Illustration and Presentation SoftwareC. Thoughts on How to Design a Presentation from ScratchD. Thoughts on Using Design Principles to Market Yourself