Giving a good scientific presentation

Have you ever felt yourself struggling to arise interest among the public during a scientific paper presentation? Have you ever thought that your presentation doesn’t do justice to the research that is behind it? Have you ever felt that your message isn’t being clearly understood by the viewers? Building a good presentation is just as important as choosing the right journal to publish or set the right tone of language for a written article: it’s all about conveying a message as accurately and clearly as possible.

You have published articles. What’s the next big step?

Nowadays, even for the scientific community, it is impossible to ignore the possibilities of new media. With information traveling day by day faster and broader, for scientists who want to see their work in the spotlight, published printed articles in journals are no longer enough. A live scientific paper presentation is the ideal opportunity to communicate closely with other scientists, share ideas, create debate around a particular field of interest and, last but not least, bring a whole lot of recognition. But as perfect as it might seem, let’s face it: no matter how great the content might be, no one will notice it if they are not paying attention.
Before starting to put together your scientific paper presentation, be sure to create a dynamic flow, including moments for interactivity with the audience and multimedia aids to sustain content. But don’t get carried away – no matter how intricate the content might be, it must look simple and easy to understand.

Scientific Paper Presentations and what there is to know about them

The key points below may help to put together a successful presentation, no matter the nature of the content:

- Know your audience
  Adjust your communication to your audience and it will be easier to convey you message;
- Start big
  Set the tone with an intriguing and synthetic introduction. A graphical abstract provided by Elsevier’s team of scientific illustrations is an excellent option;
- Less is more
  Avoid large chunks of text. Instead, use short headlines and organize the text in lists and/or bullet points. Remember: telling the story orally is more memorable for the audience.
- Be different
  Show important content and conclusions differently: use multimedia, infographics and illustrations to make critical sections shine. See, for example, Elsevier’s services to enhance your presentation visually.
- Engage the audience
  Whether by putting questions or handing a simple ice-breaker task, interacting with the public keeps attention and interest alive.
- The end
  Give justice to your findings and create a memorable conclusion for your presentation. Boost your audience’s attention levels by introducing stunning visual elements and multimedia.

In Elsevier, we know that for scientists and researchers the art of building a visually captivating presentation may be a handicap. That is why we have developed a number of services, which include scientific, medical and technical illustrators that can make your work stand out among the others – in creativity as well as in science, the sky is really the limit. Take a look at how to present scientific data.

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With the increase of published scientific research, it’s getting harder and harder to get your manuscript noticed. High quality illustrations within your paper can help you in the submission service, and they engage readers once your paper is published. Academic infographics can help you make an impact with your publication on social media and beyond. With Elsevier’s Illustration services, you can work with our experts, Elsevier team, to turn your ideas into professional illustrations that help you make an impact.

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