Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy and an award-winning lecturer and tutor at the University of Reading. She has dedicated her professional life to creating independent learners who are confident in themselves intellectually, professionally and personally. Lucinda has written numerous study guides for students and works with undergraduates and postgraduates across the university. She is also a professional trainer and consultant, helping new graduates in engineering, science and law to become successful communicators and leaders.
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Introduction When and where should I give a paper? Calls for papers: how the conference system works Preparing an abstract/outline/synopsis Conference paper or presentation? Choosing material for an event Preparing your material Presentation aids Preparing to present Delivering your material Using your nerves Handling questions Poster presentations Making the most of the presentation opportunity
This is an admirably comprehensive, concise, and above all, practical, step-by-step guide to the process of giving an academic presentation. Highly recommended. -- Dr Matthew Copping The text takes you through the whole process, from finding an event to which you might contribute, to submitting an abstract, choosing and preparing your material, using presentation aids, and actually doing your presentation...Dr Becker's style of writing is clear, supportive and concise. Her book will be useful not only for those giving papers and presentations at formal events, but also for students giving a presentation of their research as part of assessment for their course of study. -- Dr Mike Lambert This is really a good guide that provides researchers with some practical tips that will make them get the most out of these experiences. -- Ibrahim Al-Jubari