Presenting technical data to a non-technical audience /

The presentation of technical data is both an art form and a necessary part of any engineer's job. Most engineers are not anywhere near as conversant with the tools or nuances of presenting technical data, particularly to an audience of nontechnical persons, such as at a public meeting, a meeti...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hopcroft, Francis J. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2019.
Edición:First edition.
Colección:Environmental engineering collection.
Temas:
Communication of technical information.
Business presentations.
Information technique.
Présentations (Affaires)
nontechnical audiences
presentation techniques
presenting technical data
technical presentations
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 3. Presenting statistical data
  • 3.1. Background
  • 3.2. Probability as basis of statistics
  • 3.3. Consideration of randomness of data
  • 3.4. Lying with statistics
  • 3.5. Use of incomplete data sets or omitting known relevant data 4. Misleading graphics
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Lying with images
  • 4.2.1 Misleading use of size
  • 4.2.2. Misleading use of the time scale
  • 4.3. Standardization of units
  • 4.4. Selective use of data 5. Presentation concepts
  • 5.1. Issues
  • 5.2. Tables
  • 5.3. Charts
  • 5.4. Diagrams
  • 5.5. Pictures and photographs
  • 5.6. Use of photographs to skew public opinion
  • 5.7. The narrative
  • 5.7.1. Verbal presentations
  • 5.7.2. Written presentations 6. Use of PowerPoint and similar programs
  • 6.1. Concepts
  • 6.2. Use of color on slides
  • 6.3. Selection of font and font size
  • 6.4. Slide design
  • 6.5. Sound
  • 6.6. Transitions
  • 6.7. Videos
  • 6.8. Optional presentation programs 7. Presentation of the presenter
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Dress code
  • 7.3. The meaning of the dress code concepts
  • 7.3.1. Business formal attire
  • 7.3.2. Traditional business attire
  • 7.3.3. Smart casual business attire
  • 7.3.4. Business casual attire
  • 7.3.5. Casual business attire
  • 7.4. Actions at the podium
  • 7.4.1. Speaking
  • 7.4.2. The use of a written script
  • 7.4.3. Use of a microphone
  • 7.4.4. Movements on stage
  • 7.4.5. Eye contact
  • 7.4.6. Question and answer sessions 8. When there is more than one presenter acting as a team
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Allocation of time
  • 8.3. Time utilization
  • 8.4. Transitions between speakers 9. Dealing with presentations to a hostile audience
  • Appendix
  • Bibliography
  • About the author
  • Index.

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