Giving your first professional talk as a graduate student can be terrifying. But relax, this book has you covered. Larry Nielsen, Professor Emeritus of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University, provides his practical guide to public speaking, specifically designed for graduate students. Learn how to develop, organize, prepare for and give great talks, whatever the audience and situation--but especially for that all-important thesis seminar or first scientific talk. Nielsen is a renowned public speaker, known for his ability to deliver meaningful messages with clarity and humor, whether as a distinguished professor in the classroom, keynote speaker at conferences across the world, or just at the local civic club.