Science-fair presentations

Early inventors used pieces of chalk to draw diagrams on workshop boards in order to communicate with, probably, their patrons and trainee craftsmen. Today, their direct (17) ________ are required to demonstrate that they can use much more sophisticated tools with (18) ________ in order to make effective presentations to today’s research audiences. In a research environment in which the presentation of clear, easily understandable information is a (19) ________ and in which memorability is key, students should be constantly (20) ________ their equipment to keep pace with developments. Audiences expect high-quality presentations that are (21) ________ stimulating and get the message across without wasting time. Carefully prepared presentations clearly (22) ________ that the student giving them has thought through the issues and knows what they are talking about. They can put a (23) ________ case that wins over an audience and they can put you, or your project, in the most (24) ________ light possible.