How to present a paper at a scientific meeting.
OBJECTIVE
Presentation of a scientific work is a learned skill that requires constant improvement especially now with the use of computer aided presentation--Microsoft PowerPoint. It addresses the peculiarities of preparation for a conference in a developing country.


METHODS
Description of personal experience acquired through training and practice at scientific conferences has been stated. Relevant books and articles have been cited.


RESULTS
The four parts of a presentation (preparation, presentation proper, questions and answer sessions and handling stage fright) and the effects of successful presentations have been highlighted.


CONCLUSIONS
Scientific presentations are essential to a researcher throughout life and the skills can be learned and/ or improved upon through desire to learn, determination to succeed, training and constant practice of the process.
Solagberu
Babatunde A
BA
Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Iloria, Nigeria. babatuns@skannet.com
D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D005239:Fear / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence; D011643:Publishing; D012106:Research; D013060:Speech; D013223:Statistics as Topic