RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 How to Present, Summarize, and Defend Your Poster at the Meeting JF Respiratory Care FD American Association for Respiratory Care SP 1217 OP 1221 VO 49 IS 10 A1 Campbell, Robert S YR 2004 UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/49/10/1217.abstract 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.