Albuquerque Speaking in Public About Science

A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations
2015
ISBN: 978-3-319-06517-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 68 Seiten, eBook

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.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Albuquerque, Ulysses Paulino

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque, PhD

Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Área de Botânica, Departamento de Biologia, Laboratório de Etnobiologia Aplicada e Teórica, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil