Babatunde A Solagberu1. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Iloria, Nigeria. babatuns@skannet.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Presentation of a scientific work is a learned skill that requires constant improvement especially now with the use of computer aided presentation--Microsoft PowerPoint. It addresses the peculiarities of preparation for a conference in a developing country. METHODOLOGY: Description of personal experience acquired through training and practice at scientific conferences has been stated. Relevant books and articles have been cited. RESULTS: The four parts of a presentation (preparation, presentation proper, questions and answer sessions and handling stage fright) and the effects of successful presentations have been highlighted. CONCLUSION: Scientific presentations are essential to a researcher throughout life and the skills can be learned and/ or improved upon through desire to learn, determination to succeed, training and constant practice of the process.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Presentation of a scientific work is a learned skill that requires constant improvement especially now with the use of computer aided presentation--Microsoft PowerPoint. It addresses the peculiarities of preparation for a conference in a developing country. METHODOLOGY: Description of personal experience acquired through training and practice at scientific conferences has been stated. Relevant books and articles have been cited. RESULTS: The four parts of a presentation (preparation, presentation proper, questions and answer sessions and handling stage fright) and the effects of successful presentations have been highlighted. CONCLUSION: Scientific presentations are essential to a researcher throughout life and the skills can be learned and/ or improved upon through desire to learn, determination to succeed, training and constant practice of the process.