Presenting science and Talking Science with the media

Presenting science

Learn how to get your message across to different live audiences.

This comprehensive 28-page booklet is written by Jenni Metcalfe http://www.econnect.com.au/about_jenni.htm and Toss http://www.econnect.com.au/about_network.htm#toss Gascoigne who, together, have more than 40 years experience working with scientists and training them in presentation skills.

Participants in our http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_present.htm presenting science workshop receive a copy of the booklet as part of their course costs.

Free with each booklet: a handy DL-sized brochure crammed with hot tips on presenting science.

Published in 2008, the booklet explains how you can shape and deliver your presentation to engage your audience by:

. framing your messages to suit your objectives and the needs of your audience

. structuring your content so that you deliver your main messages clearly, within your timeframe and with the right amount of detail

. preparing and using visual aids to add impact to your presentation

. speaking confidently and fluently in front of the audience

. fielding questions successfully, and making the best use of question time

Cost: $70 + GST + postage ($2)

Talking science with the media

Learn how to get on the front foot with the media.

This comprehensive 46-page booklet is written by Jenni Metcalfe http://www.econnect.com.au/about_jenni.htm and Toss http://www.econnect.com.au/about_network.htm#toss Gascoigne who, together, have more than 40 years experience working with scientists and training them in media skills.

Participants in our talking science with http://www.econnect.com.au/ws_media.htm the media workshop receive a copy of the booklet as part of their course costs.

Free with each booklet: a handy DL-sized brochure crammed with hot tips on talking science with the media.

Published in 2009, the booklet explains how you can tailor your scientific message to suit the media, without compromising the quality of the message by:

. understanding the different media and journalists and how they operate

. designing clear messages for different media audiences

. writing successful media releases

. preparing for and conducting interviews

. dealing with difficult media situations

Cost: $80 + GST + postage ($2)

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Jenni Metcalfe

Director Econnect Communication