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58. Writing a presentation for a conference

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We look at how to write a slide deck for a presentation. 

Evolution of TC conference

http://technicalcommunicationuk.com/

The Future of Techcomm video by Scott Abel

Different possible presentation structures:
The recipe
  • The map
  • The "Lessons I learnt" 
  • Nancy Duarte format - how it is, how it will be (politicians) 
  • The redemption story - failed but recovered
  • “You Are Not Alone” 
  • Nine tips
  • The list - skill 1, skill 2
  • The rhetorical structure
    Overview, scope and definitions, why this is important, your argument, evidence, deal with objections, next point, summary, conclusion
  • Create interest, main point, supporting evidence, summary
  • The analogy - X does this, what if we see what we do as x
  • The hero’s journey - damsel in distress, knight in shining armour, scary dragon
  • Round up of experts - comments from others
  • Microsoft Sway templates for presentation

    Image from Write2Users 2017 conference

    The Secret Structure of Great Talks Nancy Duarte Tedx Talk

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