# Conference lightning talks survey

Improve short-talk format guidance.

If nothing was unclear or difficult, say so. Skip questions about steps you did not experience; use not applicable where appropriate.

## 1. Which talk idea was clear?

Answer: ____________________

## 2. What pacing affected understanding?

Answer: ____________________

## 3. What follow-up reference was missing?

Answer: ____________________

## Author notes / illustrative keys where applicable

1. Look for idea comprehension.
2. Look for pacing.
3. Look for reference need.

Interpretation caution: No claim the format improves retention.


## Illustrative finding and follow-up

Observation: Short talks omit further-reading references.

Action to test: Collect optional presenter references.

Follow-up: After the proposed change, ask relevant participants whether this original issue still occurs: Short talks omit further-reading references. Record what they experienced, including none or not applicable; changes in the sample do not establish causation.