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 Accurate, complete, well-phrased descriptions of scientific
information portray speaker as a knowledgeable, reliable source of
information.
 In contrast, glib, inaccurate statements that appear open to
multiple interpretations gradually elicit skepticism and distrust.
 Critical examination of the information is indispensable.

REHEARSE

 Always rehearse a presentation.
 Prepare for each seminar for every individual occasion de novo,
always with the specific audience in mind.

PREPARE-- THEN RELAX

 To give a good presentation it is essential to be relaxed.

 To ease into the presentation, a nervous speaker should write
down a few opening sentences on a sheet of paper and read them
out in verbatim in as natural and controlled a voice as possible at
the beginning of the presentation up to the first viewgraph, making
sure not to speak too fast.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

 Dressing up for a scientific presentation conveys two important
messages: respect for your audience and willingness to conform.

THE STRUCTURE OF A SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION

The title: information in a nutshell
Context and perspective: Zooming in
 Zooming in is the only effective method to put a presentation
in perspective.
 The presentation must start with the description of an
important general principle, then gradually focus in from there
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