Environmental Science
This Library Research Guide is intended to help you identify and locate scholarly and non-scholarly resources (books, articles, etc.) on the subject of environmental science. On this guide you'll also find info on library services, research tips, career i
Presentation Help
Effective presentation in any discipline not only requires a level of mastery of content but also an understanding of the audience with which you intend to communicate and the forms of communication that might be most effective in specific situations. Oral presentations, scholarly papers, infographics, etc., all have a place in telling the story of your research. Determining which of the aforementioned (or which combination) is the appropriate format is key to presentation and providing relevance of your research and topic.
Keep in mind the following questions for effective presentation in the sciences:
- What does your audience already know?
- What is your audience most interested in learning about?
- How can you translate technical terms into plain language for a general audience?
- How can you leverage strategies for effective communication when creating your poster?
- What aspects of your research will you highlight?
- How will you make sure your poster is clear and readable?
Below are some resources to help you think about your audience and some approaches to best convey your message.
- Turning your Research into an Article or Poster This link opens in a new windowRemembering that a poster is a visual art form and, specifically in the scientific publishing arena, a visual abstract of sorts, will inform the main components of your poster so that it is easily readable, quickly understood, and attracts attention.
- How to Prepare a Scientific Poster This link opens in a new windowCrafting an effective poster presentation isn’t always straightforward. The best approach may depend on whether the conference is being held in person or virtually. Strategies and preferences also vary widely among scientists.
- How to tell a Compelling Story in Scientific Presentations This link opens in a new windowThree things can help you to be engaging and convey the importance of your research to a wide audience. These are the three most important tips.
- Explaining technical information to non-technical people This link opens in a new windowThe single greatest skill you can have beyond your own technical skills is communication of technical topics to non-technical people. Not only is this efficient but people will feel more involved and in the know.
- Creating Effective Poster Presentations (from an editor’s perspective/role) This link opens in a new windowCreating effective and aesthetically pleasing posters is scarce, and much of it is outdated. A discerning editor’s touch can make all the difference.
- Writing and Presentation Help This link opens in a new windowLibrary recommended resources and assistance for writing and presentation.