the burden of the proof

Random hypothesis. In English academic writing, the onus is on the reader to understand what is written. In American academic writing, the onus is on the writer to make what is written understood. This generalization should be applied to oral presentations, as well.

And, as a last minute series of observations by friends pointed out, I was falling down the trap of the one and presenting to the other. What larks, Pip, making those corrections, what larks! And, yes, I managed to chill the fuck out for the duration. Hurry up and wait time. My favorite.