Making the Most of Your Conference Journey

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ID11955394
AuthorsIain Hay (0000-0001-6305-061X, Flinders University, corresponding author), Kevin M Dunn (0000-0002-9974-1217, UNSW Sydney), Annette Street (0000-0002-5376-8588, La Trobe University)
Year2005
Volume29
Issue1
Pages159-171
Publication date2005-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Geography in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0309-8265 • E-ISSN: 1466-1845
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03098260500030546
OpenAlexW1964415135
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited5

Speaking at a conference is a vital way of summarizing your work for others; of positioning yourself as a person working in a particular field; and of receiving feedback on your work from colleagues. In this ‘Directions’, we suggest: reasons for speaking at a conference; characteristics of an effective presentation; strategies for preparation and presentation; information on using visual aids successfully; and managing questions. In addition to delivering a good paper effectively, conference success also depends on your ability to develop networks with colleagues in your field. If you make a good impression and the right contacts you may be invited to contribute to multi-authored books or edited collections, research projects, theme issues of journals, or to deliver guest lectures. To that end, this paper also provides some guidance on taking advantage of a conference experience to forge new professional relationships and to consolidate existing ones

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