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Begin with a script1
8% of the US population a
Of these, 80% of veterans a
Military vets transition int
The transition is c
Do a
brain
dump
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•	8% of the US population are veterans.
•	Of these, 80% of veterans are ­parents.
•	Military vets transition into and out of active duty.
•	The transition is complicated and can be difficult.
•	Veterans rely on programs and other resources to
help them and their families make the transition from
active service.
•	Effective transition supports families and society so it’s
important to understand the process.
ID the
central
idea
3
•	8% of the US population are veterans.
•	Of these, 80% of veterans are ­parents.
•	Military vets transition into and out of active duty.
•	The transition is complicated and can be difficult.
•	Veterans rely on programs and other resources to
help them and their families make the transition from
active service.
•	Effective transition supports families and society so it’s
important to understand the process.
Highlight
what’s key
4
•	8% of the US population are veterans.
•	Of these, 80% of veterans are ­parents.
•	Military vets transition into and out of active duty.
•	The transition is complicated and can be difficult.
•	Veterans rely on programs and other resources to
help them and their families make the transition from
active service.
•	Effective transition supports families and society so it’s
important to understand the process.
Eliminate
unnecessary
words
5
•	80% of veterans are ­parents
•	Transition is complicated and difficult
•	Rely on programs and other resources
•	Supports families and society
Rephrase
for clarity
& grammar
6
•	80% of veterans are ­parents
•	Transition can be difficult
•	Help from programs and resources
•	Support for families and society
Consider
relevant
images
7
80% of veterans
are ­parents
•	Video is repeatable
•	Same for all audiences
•	One time production cost
•	Video lets you show, not tell
•	Picture worth a thousand words
•	Credibility (believe what you do, not what you say)
•	Video is a rich, multi-sensory medium
•	Includes both sounds and images
•	Perceived through dual sensory pathways
•	Makes information more memorable
•	Video appeals to basic human instincts
•	Supported by brain science
•	A storytelling medium
•	Video drives traffic to the web
•	Forbes ‘C-Suite’ research
•	Westat experience
•	Search engine optimization
Why
video?
Instructional
design is an
action-oriented
roadmap that
considers...
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1
4
Now
try it
yourself.
Begin with a script
Do a brain dump
ID central idea
Highlight what’s key
Eliminate unnecessary words
Rephrase
Consider relevant images
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tips for
cutting
down
the
words
Begin with a script
Do a brain dump
ID central idea
Highlight what’s key
Eliminate unnecessary words
Rephrase
Consider relevant images
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tips for Better Presentations
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G Thank you
SallyHeldrich@westat.com
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G-Force_CuttingWords-v3

  • 1. Tips for Better Presentations Words + Images FORCE G Cutting   Down  the Words
  • 2.
  • 4.
  • 5. Blah Blah • Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah • Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah • Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah • Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah • Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah
  • 11. WBT?
  • 14. Begin with a script1
  • 15. 8% of the US population a Of these, 80% of veterans a Military vets transition int The transition is c Do a brain dump 2
  • 16. • 8% of the US population are veterans. • Of these, 80% of veterans are ­parents. • Military vets transition into and out of active duty. • The transition is complicated and can be difficult. • Veterans rely on programs and other resources to help them and their families make the transition from active service. • Effective transition supports families and society so it’s important to understand the process.
  • 18. • 8% of the US population are veterans. • Of these, 80% of veterans are ­parents. • Military vets transition into and out of active duty. • The transition is complicated and can be difficult. • Veterans rely on programs and other resources to help them and their families make the transition from active service. • Effective transition supports families and society so it’s important to understand the process.
  • 20. • 8% of the US population are veterans. • Of these, 80% of veterans are ­parents. • Military vets transition into and out of active duty. • The transition is complicated and can be difficult. • Veterans rely on programs and other resources to help them and their families make the transition from active service. • Effective transition supports families and society so it’s important to understand the process.
  • 22. • 80% of veterans are ­parents • Transition is complicated and difficult • Rely on programs and other resources • Supports families and society
  • 24. • 80% of veterans are ­parents • Transition can be difficult • Help from programs and resources • Support for families and society
  • 26. 80% of veterans are ­parents
  • 27. • Video is repeatable • Same for all audiences • One time production cost • Video lets you show, not tell • Picture worth a thousand words • Credibility (believe what you do, not what you say) • Video is a rich, multi-sensory medium • Includes both sounds and images • Perceived through dual sensory pathways • Makes information more memorable • Video appeals to basic human instincts • Supported by brain science • A storytelling medium • Video drives traffic to the web • Forbes ‘C-Suite’ research • Westat experience • Search engine optimization Why video?
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  • 40. Now try it yourself. Begin with a script Do a brain dump ID central idea Highlight what’s key Eliminate unnecessary words Rephrase Consider relevant images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  • 41.
  • 42. Tips for cutting down the words Begin with a script Do a brain dump ID central idea Highlight what’s key Eliminate unnecessary words Rephrase Consider relevant images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  • 43. Tips for Better Presentations Words + Images FORCE G Thank you SallyHeldrich@westat.com Extension 2628