Section outline

    • Speaking about science for a non-scientific audience Page

      Core ideas - Content: Presenting scientific work to a non-scientific audience can be challenging. It is important to keep the message simple while avoiding being simplistic. Preparation is very important, as is knowing the audience’s level of understanding of the topic. Avoid boring the audience by telling them a story, one involving a mystery and a journey towards the truth. Use metaphors that your audience can understand.

      Duration: 60 minutes

      Objectives:

      • How to present scientific work to a non-scientific audience
      • How to keep the message simple without being simplistic
      • How to prepare for a presentation
      • How to tell a story about the research
      • How to use metaphors that the audience can understand


      Tools: All articles the participants have to read should be printed.To play the video about structuring an article.

      For more information use the infographics on this link Public speaking fundamentals



    • Task 1 - Read a small scientific research paper Page
    • Task 2: Watch 2 short videos presenting a scientific concept Page
    • Resources Page