58. Writing a presentation for a conference

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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