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This book introduces the basic techniques and methods traditionally used in speaking about science to the public. The public often has a very different perception and understanding of science, and this must be taken into account when communicating with the public. This volume covers methods of scientific discourse, oral communication, preparation of the presentation, techniques and use of visual resources, and exercises for perfecting the technique of speaking in public about science.
Speaking in Public About Science: A Quick Guide for the Preparation of Good Lectures, Seminars, and Scientific Presentations is a concise yet comprehensive resource that will be of value to beginners and senior scholars and researchers.

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Chapter 1: Introduction: Do We Need to Speak About Science?
Chapter 2: How Are Your Communication Skills?
Chapter 3: Efficient Oral Communication
Chapter 4: Types of Scientific Presentations
Chapter 5: Reflecting on Expository Practice
Chapter 6: Scientific Method and Logical Construction of Discourse
Chapter 7: Composition of Scientific Discourse
Chapter 8: Basic Rules for the Use of Verbal Resources
Chapter 9: The Scientist and His/Her Public
Chapter 10: Some Exercises and Online Resources
Chapter 11: Supporting Materials

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"It will teach the scientist and those who working in the academia to speak about science to the lay public. ... This is an excellent book, with a very good price. Well written by one expert in talk about science in public. I recommend this book to all scientists that have some interests in publicizing his work to the wide public. Good presentations!" (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, June, 2016)

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Ulysses Paulino Albuquerque, PhD
Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, µrea de Botânica, Departamento de Biologia, Laboratório de Etnobiologia Aplicada e Teórica, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

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