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Author Hopcroft, Francis J., author.

Title Presenting technical data to a non-technical audience / Francis J. Hopcroft.

Publication Info. New York [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) : Momentum Press, 2019.

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Edition First edition.
Description 1 online resource (1 PDF (x, 99 pages)) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Environmental engineering collection, 2375-3633
Environmental engineering collection. 2375-3633
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-94) and index.
Note 1. Introduction
2. Presenting large data sets
Contents 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.
Summary 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 meeting of a board of selectmen or aldermen, or at a city council, for example. While it is vitally important to be conversant with the technical details and background of the data being presented, it is equally as important to be able to make the presentation as cogent and valuable to the viewer as possible. This book addresses many of the failings of technical presentations observed by the authors over many years of practice. While not proffered as an exhaustive dissertation of all possible issue or problems, this book does touch upon the most important aspects of technical presentations and the most common errors made while making those presentations.
Note Title from PDF title page (viewed on January 19, 2019).
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Communication of technical information.
Communication of technical information.
Business presentations.
Business presentations.
Indexed Term nontechnical audiences
presentation techniques
presenting technical data
technical presentations
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: 9781949449327
ISBN 1949449335
9781949449334 (electronic book)
9781949449327 (print)