The Art of Explanation

The Art of Explanation is a guide to communicating clearly and with confidence. Ros Atkins treats explanation, which means working out what you want to say and then getting it across, as an art. The book sets out ten elements of a good explanation and seven steps for expressing yourself with clarity and impact. It speaks to anyone who worries about holding attention in a presentation, starting an essay or report, or fitting their points into an interview. Practical examples show how the ideas work at work, school, university or home.

Why You Should Read?

• Learn the ten elements that the book identifies as making up a good explanation.
• Follow the seven steps the book lays out for expressing yourself with clarity and impact.
• Gain ways to hold attention in presentations, start an essay or report, and cover your points in interviews.
• Use the practical examples to sharpen how you communicate at work, school, university or home.