Giving a good academic presentation. Concentrate on your audience - who they are and what they (want to) know. Choose the topic that interests you - involvement and motivation are key to confidence. Give your presentation a clear and logical organization so that everyone can follow. You will learn from this book: - Understand the purpose of different kinds of academic presentations. - Understand the needs and expectations of the audience. - Create an exciting story with data. - Spark curiosity and interest in the audience. - Create effective PowerPoint slides that complement the story. - How and what to rehearse? - Maximize the impact of your voice, visual aid, and body language.