Comments on: Here’s a quick way to make over a bullet-point slide

By: Discussing effective presentations of research « uusipaikkamaiju

Discussing effective presentations of research « uusipaikkamaiju — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:07:43 +0000

[...] be cut-down sentences which will no longer make sense to the reader a week later. And if they are visual slides (recommended) then they’re also unlikely to make sense without additional text. If you’re [...]

By: 10 Simple Tips to Get More People to Read Your Writing | Kevin's Notes

10 Simple Tips to Get More People to Read Your Writing | Kevin's Notes — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:03:26 +0000

[...] subheads that make assertions — e..g, “Write Short Articles,” not ”My Thoughts on Article [...]

By: Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:13:22 +0000

Also, that spatial diagram really brings home the message to speak with high energy in an informal, conversational manner.

By: Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:10:28 +0000

Yes, a generic heading is a wasted opportunity that could have been used to make an assertion.

Article headlines usually make assertions, just like the one Olivia used: “Here’s a quick way to make over a bullet-point slide.” The assertion pulled us all in, didn’t it?

But would you have clicked on this article if the titled had been a generic heading like, “Some thoughts on bullet-point slides?”

By: PowerPoint Slide Designs

PowerPoint Slide Designs — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:35:50 +0000

[...] you’re just getting started with creating non-bullet point slides, I recommend the assertion-evidence or Presentation Zen style. Then start mixing and matching between styles to provide variety for [...]

By: Presentation Handouts

Presentation Handouts — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:28:32 +0000

By: Milind Paranjape

Milind Paranjape — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:12:48 +0000

Excellent post. Assertion tip is right on. In a bulleted world, in order to be short meaning gets lost. Something I have done it few times and once in a while forced to do so by others. Hope to do better going forward. Thank you for sharing.

By: Training on the Move » Blog Archive » Death by Powerpoint

Training on the Move » Blog Archive » Death by Powerpoint — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:26:21 +0000

[...] places where sound advice is available including Olivia Mitchell’s excellent blog – Speaking About Presenting. This entry was posted on Monday, August 24th, 2009 at 9:26 am and is filed under Training. You [...]

By: Bruce Gabrielle

Bruce Gabrielle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:12:59 +0000

Another must-read article, Olivia. Writing the slide title in full is not only important for the reader, but also for the slide creator.

Too many slides are created as a dumping ground for data, without a point. Once the slide creator asks himself “what is my point?” that can force them to re-evaluate how they are presenting the information.

By: Olivia Mitchell

Olivia Mitchell — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:41:18 +0000

Hi Angela
Thanks for your comment and do share the link. Olivia