title: Preparing and organizing for a lecture.
abstract: In a lecture, developing a strong organization assures strong delivery and a clear message. In this article preparation steps that will support the lecture are identified and described. These steps include: understanding the background and needs of the audience, establishing a clear purpose for the presentation, and being cognizant of the program planner's expectations of you. To assure a flawless lecture, several organizational imperatives are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Education, University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine 60612-7309, USA.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Gelula
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical; D006801:Humans; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*