Speaking in Public About Science A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations /

• Main Author: Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Subjects: Education.; Life sciences.; Science education.; Physics.; Popular works.; Engineering.; Science Education.; Popular Science, general.; Life Sciences, general.; Biomedicine general.; Engineering, general.; Physics, general.

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 scien...

Table of Contents:

• 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.