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Dark blue background and the heading “Explaining exposes overconfidence.” In the center, the number 4.0 appears above a horizontal line and the number 2.8 appears below it, with a large yellow downward arrow to the right indicating a decrease. Below, the text reads “Self ratings before and after explanation. Illusion of Explanatory Depth (2 studies).” The SCoPE logo appears in the bottom right corner.

How well do you understand your own work? Give it a 1–5.

Now try explaining it in just two sentences.

Research on the “illusion of explanatory depth” shows that confidence often drops after the first attempt at explaining. Putting ideas into words reveals the gaps.

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Science communication toolkits – STEM Community of Practice for Education

What’s hardest about your elevator pitch?

A) Cutting jargon

B) Making it memorable

C) Making it relevant

We designed our new (free) Elevator Pitch Toolkit around all three.

scope.asu.edu/science-comm...

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Yellow graphic with white text box quoting George Bernard Shaw who said "the single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."

Sharing information can feel like the finish line.

Understanding is where the work actually begins.

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💡 Mini Tip

One small shift that makes a big difference: name who you’re communicating with before you shape the message.

Asking “Who is this for?” early changes what stands out, what gets left out, and how the message lands.

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