How to achieve a successful presentation with the expected results.
This ASTM manual guides engineers, technologists, scientists and students through the process of preparing and delivering an oral presentation. Gain the respect of your audience by delivering a concise message in an effective manner. You did not make them uneasy or waste their time. You will learn how to develop a presentation strategy, how to assess and accommodate your audience, how to allocate time to various elements of a talk, how to deliver your talk and assess results.

Seven chapters address:

• Message strategy
• Audience accommodation, including formal and informal presentations
• Establishing a time budget for your talk
• Preparing an oral presentation
• Intellectual property considerations
• Selecting and preparing visual aids
• Delivering your message