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The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

by Ros Atkins

A practical framework for clearer communication

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A practical framework for clearer communication

Ros Atkins organizes the craft of explanation into ten elements of a good explanation and seven steps for expressing ideas clearly. Drawing on his experience in newsrooms, the book connects communication with everyday tasks such as presentations, essays, reports and interviews. Practical examples make its framework relevant across work, study and home life. Its subject is not simply speaking well: it also concerns identifying what you want to say and shaping it so an audience can follow.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People preparing presentations, interviews, essays or reports
  • Readers seeking practical guidance on communicating ideas clearly
  • Those interested in the structure and practice of explanation

Themes

Clear communicationExplanation and audience understandingPresentation and writing skillsPractical communication frameworks

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Book overview

**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**

'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES

'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY BOWEN
'Precision, deftness and a calming expertise' THE TIMES

Do you worry about holding people's attention during presentations?


Are you unsure where to start when faced with writing an essay or report?


Are you preparing for an interview and wondering how to get all your points across?


Explanation - identifying and communicating what we want to say - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the secrets he has learned from years of working in high-pressure newsrooms, identifying the ten elements of a good explanation and the seven steps you need to take to express yourself with clarity and impact.

Whether at work, school, university or home, we all benefit from being able to articulate ourselves clearly. Filled with practical examples, The Art of Explanation is a must-read for anyone who wants to sharpen their communication skills.
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