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Using signposting

This image illustrates use of 'signposting' in an oral presentation. The presenter might use phrases like the following to lead the listener through different topics:

• Welcome. [ Introduction to what I'll talk about… ]
• First we'll look at… [ Topic 1 ]
• Turning now to… [ Topic 2 ]
• Moving on to… [ Topic 3 ]
• I'd like to emphasise… [ Topic 4 ]
• We can see this in… [ Key pic ]
• Etc.

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