How to structure a manuscript

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How to structure a manuscript

• Step-by-step guide

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Model manuscript

• A manuscript usually has the following structure
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusion
• The three parts are explained on the following
  slides.

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INTRODUCTION

• The introduction may include the following
• Welcome address
• You start by welcoming your audience.
• Personal introduction
• If you deliver the speech yourself, you need to
  introduce yourself.
• Introduction of your agenda
• You introduce the topics on your agenda.

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BODY

• Structure the contents of your speech in clearly
  defined sections.
• Make sure you address all the issues mentioned in
  the instructions.
• Arrange the contents logically.

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CONCLUSION

• End your speech by
• briefly summarizing the main issues of your
  speech
• drawing conclusions, if relevant
• thanking your audience
• inviting questions or comments, if relevant