title: How to prepare and present a scientific talk. A primer.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  How to organize a scientific paper and present it at a forum of one's peers is not a skill presently taught at many training programs in dermatology.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To enumerate the principles, rules, impressions, and helpful hints that will help in the preparation and delivery of a scientific talk.
  
  
  METHODS
  An attempt has been made, from the authors experience, to assimilate and codify the requisite organizational and delivery skills necessary to accomplish this.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Organization must begin early. The key is to keep in mind that new information is being conveyed to the audience. The speaker must prepare an outline, develop visual aids, and rehearse diligently to hone speaking skills and ensure the talk is within time parameters.
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatology, University of Arizona Sciences Center, Tucson, USA.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Salasche
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D003626:Data Display; D011641:Public Relations; D013060:Speech