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Speaking in Public About Science

A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations

  • A comprehensive book of how to speak in public about science

  • Includes methods and techniques of communication

  • Features exercises to perfect the technique of speaking in public

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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  • ISBN: 978-3-319-06517-5
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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction: Do We Need to Speak About Science?

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 1-5
  3. How Are Your Communication Skills?

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 7-9
  4. Efficient Oral Communication

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 11-14
  5. Types of Scientific Presentations

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 15-21
  6. Reflecting on Expository Practice

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 23-30
  7. Scientific Method and Logical Construction of Discourse

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 31-36
  8. Composition of Scientific Discourse

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 37-42
  9. Basic Rules for the Use of Visual Resources

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 43-46
  10. The Scientist and His/Her Public

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 47-48
  11. Some Exercises and Online Resources

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 49-53
  12. Supporting Materials

    • Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque
    Pages 55-63
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 65-68

About this book

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.

Keywords

  • International meetings
  • Methods of communication
  • Oral communication
  • Scientific presentation

Reviews

“It will teach the scientist and those who working in the academia to speak about science to the lay public. … This is an excellent book, with a very good price. Well written by one expert in talk about science in public. I recommend this book to all scientists that have some interests in publicizing his work to the wide public. Good presentations!” (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, June, 2016)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Departamento de Biologia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil

    Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque

About the author

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

Bibliographic Information

Buying options

eBook USD 44.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-319-06517-5
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 59.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)