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Carter, Matt, 1978-

Designing science presentations : a visual guide to figures, papers, slides, posters, and more / Matt Carter. - 1st ed. - xxi, 360 pages : illustrations (some col.) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-348) and index.

Part 1: Designing Exceptional Science Presentations
1. Scientists as Designers
2. Design Goals for Different Presentation Formats
3. Twenty-One Characteristics of Exceptional Presenters
Part 2: Visual Elements in Science Presentations
4. Color
5. Typography
6. Words
7. Tables
8. Charts
9. Diagrams
10. Photographs
Part 3: Written Presentations
11. General Strategies for Scientific Writing
12. Research Articles
13. Review Articles
14. Research Proposals
Part 4: Slide Presentations
15. The Use of Slides in Oral Presentations
16. The Structure of a Slide Presentation
17. Visual Elements in Slide Presentations
18. Slide Layout
19. Animation Techniques and Transitions
20. Delivering a Slide Presentation
21. Using Technology to Deliver Like a Professional
22. Considerations for Different Categories of Slide Presentations
Part 5: Oral Presentations Without Slides
23. Presenting Without Slides
24. Considerations for Different Categories of Oral Presentations
Part 6: Poster Presentations
25. The Structure of a Poster Presentation
26. The Design and Layout of a Poster
27. Presenting at a Poster Session
Appendix 1: Recommendations for Further Reading
Appendix 2: Learning to Use Illustration and Presentation Software
Appendix 3: Thoughts on How to Create a Presentation from Scratch
Appendix 4: Thoughts on Using Design Principles to Market Yourself

ISBN: 9780123859693 (pbk.) 0123859697 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012474416

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB2B1552 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016205207 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Communication in science.
Poster presentations.
Public speaking.

LC Class. No.: Q223 / .C325 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 808.510 245 CAR