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

Yep, sometimes links get broken.  If you notice one, please let me know so I can find a replacement for you.  Thanks!