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 communicate with your audience and
 convey enthusiasm about your work.

SUMMARY

1 Three devices can put a presentation in the desired perspective.

 Indicate the scope of the presentation by an informative title.
 "Zoom in" to the topic during the introductory segment of the
presentation and "zoom out" near its end.
 Decide on the underlying question that the presentation seeks
to address; then divide that question into a hierarchically
organized array of subquestions, and develop the presentations
as a series of answers to these questions.

2 The mainstream of the presentation should address a single
focus issue, tuned to the interests of the audience. Sidetracks from this
mainstream should be brief and should always return to the same point
in the mainstream where they started. Omit information not directly
relevant to the focus of the presentation, and avoid backtracking.

3 The statements constituting the mainstream of the presentation
should delineate a clear, logical line of thought. Formulate
explanations of scientific concepts and experimental (or theoretical)
methodology unambiguously, without professional jargon.

4 The presentation should end with a clearly formulated, concise
conclusion. When the take-home message has been delivered, stop.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Tell the audience that you are concluding the presentation. This sets
the context for the summary and prepares the audience members for
your concluding remarks.

2. Briefly summarize the primary points of the presentation. Avoid
digressing into new information, arguments or points of view. Also
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