As an academic scientist, effective communication is crucial for sharing your research with colleagues, funding agencies, and the general public. If you want to improve your skills in scientific communication, I highly recommend reading "Designing Science Presentations" by Matt Carter.
This book is specifically designed for scientists and offers practical advice on how to design clear and effective presentations that will effectively communicate your scientific content. Carter breaks down the elements of a science presentation – scientific content, story, visual information, and delivery – and explains how to optimize each element through the process of design.
With lots of visual examples, Matt makes the basic concepts of design simple to comprehend.
Taken from Matt's Twitter post on color @IAmSciComm.
One of the key takeaways from the book is that good design is about determining the impact you want to have on your audience and establishing the best way to achieve it. Carter emphasizes that design is not about decoration or showing off, but about how something works and translates complex information into a simple message. He also stresses the importance of simplicity and the idea that a simple presentation is not necessarily boring, but can be memorable and effective if everything in it is important and impactful.
Overall, "Designing Science Presentations" is a valuable resource for scientists looking to improve their communication skills. Whether you are presenting your research at a conference, writing a grant proposal, or communicating your findings to the general public, the principles outlined in this book will help you design clear, effective presentations that will effectively communicate your scientific content.
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