Book contents
- The Art of Presenting
- The Art of Presenting
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Preparing Your Presentation
- Part II Delivering Your Presentation
- Part III Adapting Your Presentation
- Part IV Attending Oral Presentations
- Chapter 12 How to Be a Good Audience Member
- Chapter 13 Making the Most of Conferences
- References
- Index
Chapter 13 - Making the Most of Conferences
from Part IV - Attending Oral Presentations
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 August 2020
- The Art of Presenting
- The Art of Presenting
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Part I Preparing Your Presentation
- Part II Delivering Your Presentation
- Part III Adapting Your Presentation
- Part IV Attending Oral Presentations
- Chapter 12 How to Be a Good Audience Member
- Chapter 13 Making the Most of Conferences
- References
- Index
Summary
Many oral presentations are delivered at conferences and similar scientific gatherings. These meetings revolve around much more than just the presentations, however. For academics in all stages of their career, attending conferences is an excellent opportunity to build, expand, and maintain their network. Such networking is a vital part of an academic’s life, but how do you go about it? Chapter 13 provides some useful tips for how to behave at and make the most of conferences, from dinner etiquette to introducing yourself to senior scientists. By taking these tips into account, you can make the most of conferences and be sure to enjoy them.
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- The Art of PresentingDelivering Successful Presentations in the Social Sciences and Humanities, pp. 161 - 167Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020