Slides used during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference, to explain how to understand and communicate with an audience better when presenting.
2. Why do people question you?
•To clarify
•To test your knowledge
•To show their knowledge
•To improve your study
•Your results may differ from their findings
•Beware about the future opportunities
6. Troublesome questioners
• Answer the question only
• No arguments at any cost
• Keep the smile and your confidence
• Invite to meet you later
• Admit the universal truth – “Anything can be
improved”
7. When asking questions………….
• Ask one question at a time
• Practice your question
• Take the shortest possible time
• Is this needed and relevant?
8. Thank you
Have a great time at IW8
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Notas del editor
Ask one question at a time
Practice your question before asking it
Take the shortest possible time
Keep the smile and make the speaker feel comfortable