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     Next, after you have decided the coverage of the topic, you need to generate and structure your thoughts. Following steps will help you organise your ideas and thoughts.

The magic formula :
             1H + 6W = complete coverage + great structure
             How 
             Who 
             What 
             When 
             Where 
             Why 
             Which

When you answer these questions, at once you cover each and every aspect of the topic.

Idea Pad :

     An idea pad is a collection of ideas on paper. While you are preparing for any presentation, you start getting ideas as you work. Jotting them all down in a separate pad is a good habit. A good idea is a good idea if it has been retained.

Sequencing :

 To present your thoughts in a sequential manner, 2 techniques can be adopted :
      i. Lead the audience step by step to the final conclusion.

Start building up on a situation with the help of a relevant example. In the end pack in the conclusion.
      ii. Present the conclusion first and then put forward data or matter to substantiate it.

Assembling :

    After this the next step is to put together all the data, the facts, the graphics and come up with a meaningful sequence. Get the focus of the presentation right. Differentiate data that

       must be presented    -  data that is critical to the presentation 
       should be presented -  adds value to the presentation
       is nice to presented   -  it would be nice to include, but would not really turn heads for you

     Obviously the focus should be more on the `must', a little on the `should' and even less on the `nice'.

     This classification comes in handy when a presentation needs to be shortened for time constraints.

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