The Cherryleaf Podcast: 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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