Communicating Methods, Results and Knowledge Gains—The Talk and Presentation

Scientific conferences have always been face-to-face meetings where the focus is on the talks and the exchanges with other researchers. A wide range of opportunities are available to speakers here: they can learn about the latest research in their specialist field and also have the opportunity to network with peers, potential employees and future employers. Above all, they present their work to an audience that usually consists of scientists from their own discipline. Speakers receive guidance and feedback on their paper from these experts, contributing to their own development and that of the research field. A carefully prepared and professionally presented talk forms the basis to support and benefit from this exchange. Talks can in this way contribute to a successful career in science. It is therefore worthwhile for researchers to invest in making their presentation skills and techniques more professional.