From the Collation of Material to the Scientific Talk—Preparation as the Key to Success

Excellent research requires an equally professional form of presentation. Talks are considered a classic opportunity to present one’s own research to a larger audience, to discuss it and to increase one’s own profile. Conferences, workshops and seminars are popular science communication formats that can be beneficial for academics in many ways. In addition to enhancing one’s own reputation, further developing one’s own research and exchanging ideas with colleagues, numerous networking opportunities also arise. Excellent research requires an equally professional form of presentation. Talks are considered a classic opportunity to present one’s own research to a larger audience, to discuss it and to increase one’s own profile. Conferences, workshops and seminars are popular science communication formats that can be beneficial for academics in many ways. In addition to enhancing one’s own reputation, further developing one’s own research and exchanging ideas with colleagues, numerous networking opportunities also arise. For these reasons, it is worthwhile for every researcher to reflect on what might interest and captivate the audience. Strictly speaking, each talk is unique, as the audience is different and varying levels of knowledge and expectations should be taken into account. Consequently, it is correct and important to revise, adapt and, if necessary, redesign your presentations accordingly.