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This chapter begins by describing the role with which most readers will be thoroughly familiar: that of attending professional conferences and professional development sessions. It then guides readers in understanding the principles of effective presentations by asking them to reflect on their best/worst experiences as a participant. The chapter concludes with the foundation for all successful presentations; namely, audience awareness. This enables presenters to move beyond a preoccupation with self-as-presenter and to focus instead on the impact of the presentation on the intended audience.
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Jalongo, M.R., Machado, C. (2016). Making Presentations to Fellow Professionals: A Rationale. In: Making Effective Presentations at Professional Conferences. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23174-7_1
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