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Chapter 13 - Making the Most of Conferences

from Part IV - Attending Oral Presentations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 August 2020

Fieke Harinck  and
Esther van Leeuwen
Fieke Harinck
Affiliation:
Universiteit Leiden
Esther van Leeuwen
Affiliation:
Universiteit Leiden
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Summary

Many oral presentations are delivered at conferences and similar scientific gatherings. These meetings revolve around much more than just the presentations, however. For academics in all stages of their career, attending conferences is an excellent opportunity to build, expand, and maintain their network. Such networking is a vital part of an academic’s life, but how do you go about it? Chapter 13 provides some useful tips for how to behave at and make the most of conferences, from dinner etiquette to introducing yourself to senior scientists. By taking these tips into account, you can make the most of conferences and be sure to enjoy them.

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The Art of Presenting
Delivering Successful Presentations in the Social Sciences and Humanities
 , pp. 161 - 167
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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