Resources
How to give a good talk. How to make better presentations. How to make find great images. How to find great quotes.
Academic/Research Talks:
Art of speaking science
Blog dedicated to technical communication skills
Top ten tips for biomedical presenters
Free audio seminar with slides
How to give a good talk
Basic article–a good place to start
How to give a good talk – slides
Slides from Simon Peyton Jones of Microsoft
Simon Peyton Jones Links
Links to many resources including speaking and writing
General Presentation Help :
Presenters University
Articles and short tutorials
Presenters Online
Short articles and resources like clip art, sound clips and tips
Presentation Pointers
Articles and tips on all aspects of public speaking
Online Tutorials (a little dated, but still good)
Developing an effective oral presentation
Designing effective visual aids for presentations
Images and Graphics :
Inexpensive and good for general images!
iStockphoto
high quality images – my favorite
Fotolia
hig quality images – very low price (like above)
Crestock
similiar to above – slightly more expensive
Dreamstime
high quality images
ShutterMap
high quality images
Fee (mid range to expensive)
iStockPro
high quality images – general
Crystal Graphics
PowerPoint templates and images – general and medical
Russell Kightley Media: Scientific Illustration & Animation
Science medical images
Custom Medical Stock Photo
Medical images
Indexed Visuals
Large selection of medical images
Long list of sites for medical photos/graphics
Free (worth checking out)
Morgue File
Free photos
Quotes:
Bartleby
General quote, style books, references and more
Wikiquote
Reference for quotations
Open Chemist
Scientific quotes
Science Quotes
Famous quotes about science
Moderating a Panel:
A Call for Moderation
Blog entry from F. Catalano on how to moderate a panel
How to Effectively Moderate a Panel
Article by P. Fripp
How to be a Great Moderator
Article by G. Kawasaki
How to Effective Moderate a Panel
Article by R. Morgan
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