М. М. Кутепова The World of Chemistry Мир

RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ORAL SCIENTIFIC REPORT PRESENTATION


The escalation of all scientific activities has resulted not only in a vast increase in scientific publications but also in meetings, symposia, international conferences and lectures. With the ever increasing pressure on the time of all professional people it is obviously important that the time spent at such meetings should be used as efficiently as possible. This can only be achieved if the lectures and communications are given effectively. But it is surprising how many scientists, even quite senior ones, go on making the most elementary blunders when giving their talks.

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   Preparation
   

If you aim at achieving success, read your paper in front of a mirror even if you dislike doing it.
Many people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience. Before you begin, try to relax. Breathe deeply, and speak with authority. When you appear confident, you will make your audience feel comfortable. They will relax and enjoy your enthusiasm.
Some criticism of those responsible for general organization. Is it too much to ask someone who knows where the light switches are, and how to work the auxiliary aids?
Nothing is more annoying than to find that the lecturer wishes to show his first slide when no one knows how to switch off the lights, or how to switch on projector.
A time limit should always be emphasized to speakers.

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   Speaking Strategy
   

The classical advice “Stand up, speak up, shut up” could be put in front of some speakers.
The most important thing is that the audience should be able to hear what the speaker is saying. Some lecturers appear to think that they are confiding a deadly secret to a few people around them and speak so that those in the front rows can hardly hear what is being said.


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