How to present a paper at a scientific meeting

Presentation of a scientific work is a learned skill that requires constant improvement especially now with the use of computer aided presentation--Microsoft PowerPoint. It addresses the peculiarities of preparation for a conference in a developing country. Description of personal experience acquired through training and practice at scientific conferences has been stated. Relevant books and articles have been cited. The four parts of a presentation (preparation, presentation proper, questions and answer sessions and handling stage fright) and the effects of successful presentations have been highlighted. Scientific presentations are essential to a researcher throughout life and the skills can be learned and/ or improved upon through desire to learn, determination to succeed, training and constant practice of the process.