Open AccessPresenting scientific work-news media theory in presentations, abstracts, and posters
Author(s) -
Victor Grech
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/sja.sja_556_18
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , sensationalism , newspaper , aphorism , work (physics) , hook , front (military) , element (criminal law) , media studies , medicine , sociology , literature , political science , law , art , engineering , mechanical engineering , dentistry , radiology
The effective presentation of scientific work in abstracts, posters, and PowerPoint presentations resembles popular newspaper writing far more than it does traditional paper writing. In the former three, a good "hook" is essential and must be obvious and apparent up front. A slight element of truthful sensationalism is therefore often helpful. Research preparation and presentation and skills of all sorts are increasingly critical in the incrementally competitive world of academia. This paper will offer factual and practical guidelines with regards to preparing research in these formats since self-presentation is essential for career progression. It is not only what we do but how we are seen to be doing it, acceding to Batman's aphorism: "it's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me."