PowerPoint Presentation

PUBLIC SPEAKINGUsing Visual AidsCopyright 20121Advantages of Visual AidsClarityInterestRetentionCredibilityPersuasivenessSpeaking comfortCopyright 20122Types of Visual AidsObjectsModelsPhotosDrawingsGraphs

Copyright 20123ChartsTransparenciesVideoMultimedia presentationsSpeaker

ObjectsItems that are availableCan be too small/large

Copyright 20124ModelsRepresent other objects in detailSmall scaleLarge scaleActual size

Copyright 20125Using Objects & Models

Copyright 20126PhotographsEnlarge to be seen clearlyConvert to transparencies for projectionShow with multimedia program

Copyright 20127Using Photos

Copyright 20128DrawingsAlternatives to photosMust be large enoughConvert to transparencies for projectionShow with multimedia program

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DrawingCopyright 201211

Graphs and ChartsShow statistical trends & patternsLine graphsPie graphBar graphchartsCopyright 201212Line GraphUses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space

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Using Line Graphs

Copyright 201215Pie GraphHighlights segments of circle to show distribution patterns

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Bar GraphUses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among items

Copyright 201218Bar GraphCopyright 201219

ChartsSummarizes large block of information, usually in list formHelp listeners visualize informationShow steps of processKeep simple & clear

Copyright 201220ChartCopyright 201221

Copyright 201222TransparenciesImages shown on an overhead projectorPrepare in advanceMake large enoughCheck projector ahead of timeUseful for live drawing

Copyright 201223VideoClips that can be compelling or distractingUse only when essentialKeep shortIntegrate into speechAvoid low-resolution

Copyright 201224Multimedia PresentationsCombines several kinds of audio-visual materialsMost commonly a PowerPoint presentationCan include music, video, etc.

Copyright 201225SpeakerUse body to demonstrate procedurePractice to coordinate words & actionsUsing a proxy can be useful

Copyright 201226The Speaker as Visual Aid

Copyright 201227Preparing Visual AidsPrepare in advanceKeep simpleMake large enoughUse easy-to-read fontsUse limited number of fontsUse color effectively

Copyright 201228Presenting Visual AidsImpact depends on presentation as well as preparationAvoid using chalkboardDisplay where listeners can seeDisplay only while discussing

Copyright 201229Presenting Visual AidsAvoid passing visual aids during speechTalk to audience, not to visual aidExplain clearly, conciselyPractice with visual aids

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