PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Robert S Campbell TI - How to Present, Summarize, and Defend Your Poster at the Meeting DP - 2004 Oct 01 TA - Respiratory Care PG - 1217--1221 VI - 49 IP - 10 4099 - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/49/10/1217.short 4100 - http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/49/10/1217.full AB - For many people public speaking induces stress and fear, but with adequate planning, practice, and understanding of the “dos and don'ts” you can deliver presentations that will communicate your research clearly, succinctly, and with a professional and confident demeanor. This article provides a guide for the novice researcher to develop the skills to deliver several types of presentation and to minimize (and even make use of) the stress and fear. Planning and practice are the key to success.