The Art of Explanation: How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
Ros Atkins
Sep 2023 · Hachette UK
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**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.
'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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About the author
Ros Atkins is BBC News' Analysis Editor and has presented and reported on the biggest stories around the world for twenty years. He's also the creator of the critically acclaimed 'Ros Atkins on...' video series, which has become a phenomenon, garnering millions of views. His ability to explain complex stories in a clear, concise and consumable way has led to him being dubbed the nation's 'Explainer-in-Chief'.
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