The Presentation Of Technical Information

Containing advice on the language and presentation techniques to use when writing about technical subjects, this was first published in 1948 and has been brought up-to-date by the inclusion of commentaries on each of the chapters by experienced technical communicators practising in the 21st century.

This book shows professionals how to communicate effectively about technology in business and industry.

A complete road map to creating successful technical presentations Planning a technical presentation can be tricky. Does the audience know your subject area? Will you need to translate concepts into terms they understand? What sort of visuals should you use? Will this set of bullets truly convey the information? What will your slides communicate to future users? Questions like these and countless others can overwhelm even the most savvy technical professionals. This full-color, highly visual work addresses the unique needs of technical communicators looking to break free of the bulleted slide paradigm. For those seeking to improve their presentations, the authors provide guidance on how to plan, organize, develop, and archive technical presentations. Drawing upon the latest research in cognitive science as well as years of experience teaching seasoned technical professionals, the authors cover a myriad of issues involved in the design of presentations, clearly explaining how to create slide decks that communicate critical technical information. Key features include: Innovative methods for archiving and documenting work through slides in the technical workplace Guidance on how to tailor presentations to diverse audiences, technical and nontechnical alike A plethora of color slides and visual examples illustrating various strategies and best practices Links to additional resources as well as slide examples to inspire on-the-job changes in presentation practices Slide Rules is a first-rate guide for practicing engineers, scientists, and technical specialists as well as anyone wishing to develop useful, engaging, and informative technical presentations in order to become an expert communicator. Find the authors at techartsconsulting.com or on Facebook at: SlideRulesTAC

FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

Your presentation reflects your professionalism. That's why it's crucial to create one that effectively communicates your message. Not creative? No problem! This book is written with non-designers in mind, drawing on the author's extensive experience and tried-and-tested methodology to help you organize your ideas into visual messages that are easy for your audience to understand. Using fundamental design principles and tools, we'll explore why a good slide works and a weak one fails. Throughout this book, you'll gain practical advice that you can apply immediately to enhance your presentations. The six key lessons in the StickySLIDES method include the following: - Structure the flow - Link the content - Illustrate the message - Draw the attention - Evaluate professionalism - Spark the excitement