21st Century Natives in

SciencePutting Story Back in Science

Jodi Rave – March 27, 2013/Montana State University

Make A Point

“Many readers think that science is

generally hard to read because of

the complexity of scientific

concepts and topics. However, this

complexity does not need to result

in difficult communication.” –

Angelika Hofmann

Communication

Presentations – Spoken/Verbal

Power Point

Posters

Spoken Words

Own your story

Structure, structure, structure

Toastmasters

WWW

Opening – State topic: the who, what and why .

Who are Native Science Scholars ?

Transition

What is their role?

Transition

Why are Native Science Scholars important?

Conclusion – Wrap it all together.

“Success in the professional

scientific world hinges not on

only good data but also on

good communication.” –

Angelika Hofmann

PowerPoint

5 TipsPowerPoint augments presentation - it is not the presentation

Create flow and structure

Read print from back of

Less is more

Distribute handout

Posters

Professional look

Informal

Interactive

Poster Guidelines

Title

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion (references, acknowledgements)

Concentrate on main points in

each section

Let illustrations tell story

Vary size and spacing of sections

20% text/40% graphics/40% empty

space

Prepare illustrations, well ahead

Keep exhibits simple

Edit, edit, edit

Sources

Five PowerPoint tips

Buffalo’s Fire

Basic Speech Outline

Toastmasters

Scientific Writing and Communication by

Angelika Hofmann

Thank You

Questions?

This presentation available at

https://buffalosfire.com