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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/19/1253467590301387437.jpg?quality=75636358When you’re building a presentation, you may be tempted to dive right into making the slides. Instead, take the time to draft it as an outline first. You may know your material, but the outline helps you focus on the important points without getting carried away.