Turning a Source Presentation into Clear, Human Language

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Start with the Main Message

Identify the source presentationโ€™s central idea before rewriting individual slides or adding new details.

Start with the Main Message
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Use Everyday Language

  • Replace technical jargon with familiar words, and briefly explain necessary specialist terms in plain language.
  • Turn long, formal sentences into short statements that express one clear idea at a time.
  • Use active voice and concrete examples so audiences can quickly understand who did what and why.
Use Everyday Language
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Make Each Slide Easy to Scan

  • Give every slide one clear purpose, supported by three or four concise points rather than dense paragraphs.
  • Arrange information in a logical order, such as problem, evidence, action, and expected result.
  • Pair key figures with a brief explanation of what they mean, instead of presenting unexplained statistics.
Make Each Slide Easy to Scan
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Keep Meaning and Accuracy

  • Compare the rewrite with the original to confirm that important facts, context, and conclusions remain intact.
  • Check every statistic, date, and claim against the source; simpler wording must not change the evidence.
  • Use a consistent, respectful tone that fits the audience, topic, and purpose of the presentation.
Keep Meaning and Accuracy
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Finish with a Clear Takeaway

  • End by restating the most important message in language the audience can recall after the presentation.
  • Summarize the practical next step, decision, or lesson so listeners know what to do with the information.
  • Read the slides aloud and revise any wording that sounds stiff, confusing, or unlike natural conversation.
Finish with a Clear Takeaway
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