Speaking in Public About Science [electronic resource] : A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations /
Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino.author.
This book introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in speaking about science to the public. The public often has a very different perception and understanding of science, and this must be taken into account when communicating with the public. This volume covers methods of scientific discourse, oral communication, preparation of the presentation, techniques and use of visual resources, and exercises for perfecting the technique of speaking in public about science. Speaking in Public About Science: A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations is a concise yet comprehensive resource that will be of value to beginners and senior scholars and researchers.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: Do We Need to Speak About Science? -- How Are Your Communication Skills? -- Efficient Oral Communication -- Types of Scientific Presentations -- Reflecting on Expository Practice -- Scientific Method and Logical Construction of Discourse -- Composition of Scientific Discourse -- Basic Rules for the Use of Verbal Resources -- The Scientist and His/Her Public -- Some Exercises and Online Resources -- Supporting Materials.
This book introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in speaking about science to the public. The public often has a very different perception and understanding of science, and this must be taken into account when communicating with the public. This volume covers methods of scientific discourse, oral communication, preparation of the presentation, techniques and use of visual resources, and exercises for perfecting the technique of speaking in public about science. Speaking in Public About Science: A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations is a concise yet comprehensive resource that will be of value to beginners and senior scholars and researchers.
Science education.
Popular works.
Life sciences.
Medicine.
Engineering.
Physics.
Science Education.
Popular Science, general.
Life Sciences, general.
Biomedicine, general.
Engineering, general.
Physics, general.