Preparing for Conferences-Basic Presentation Skills [GOLD]

When you prepare for conferences, you most likely will have submitted a manuscript for review hoping that it will get accepted. In the March/ April 2012 issue of IEEE Pulse, I highlighted some basic rules for scientific writing that matters if you would like to get your publications printed. Once you receive an acceptance notification, you can dance a jig. However, you will most likely not yet be thinking about how you will present yourself at the conference. Further, early planning and utilizing more time to prepare and practice are crucial for a well received presentation.