Speaking Technically: A Handbook for Scientists, Engineers and Physicians on How to Improve Technical Presentations

This is a concise guide for anyone who has ever found the prospect of speaking technically to be daunting. The author draws upon his observations of people speaking technically in after-dinner speeches; conference presentations; coping with visitors; inaugural lectures; industrial presentations; industrial tourism; lectures to students; presentations to funding bodies; project reports; public inquiries; school talks; section and departmental meetings; telephone calls and consultations. He offers the reader practical tools and principles for organising information and making technical communication lively and memorable.