title: Developing a paper presentation.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide suggestions for developing and presenting papers at an educational conference or other professional meeting. The authors offer suggestions on how to write an abstract, deal with rejection or success, develop an outline, construct a lecture, select audiovisual materials, and use public-speaking skills. The practical strategies described in this article are intended to enable rehabilitation nurses and other readers to develop and/or enhance their paper presentations.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Pierce
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Gregg
mesh_terms: D000043:Abstracting and Indexing; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014956:Writing