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Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Transparencies

Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Transparencies . The Three-Step Process. Planning Writing Completing . Advantages of Visual Aids. Clarify main points Create interest Add variety Improve learning. Selecting Visual Aids. Overhead transparencies Electronic presentations

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Enhancing Presentations with Slides and Transparencies

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  1. Enhancing Presentationswith Slides and Transparencies Business Communication Today 8e

  2. The Three-Step Process • Planning • Writing • Completing Business Communication Today 8e

  3. Advantages of Visual Aids • Clarify main points • Create interest • Add variety • Improve learning Business Communication Today 8e

  4. Selecting Visual Aids • Overhead transparencies • Electronic presentations • Chalkboards and whiteboards • Flip charts or flip books • Other visual combinations Business Communication Today 8e

  5. Enhancing Presentations • Plan the presentation • Analyze the audience • Make design choices • Use your time wisely Business Communication Today 8e

  6. Creating Effective Slides • Writing content • Modifying graphics • Selecting design • Being consistent • Adding animation Business Communication Today 8e

  7. Writing Readable Content • Select a central idea • Limit the content • Write short phrases • Use parallel grammar • Prefer the active voice • Use short informative titles Business Communication Today 8e

  8. Modifying Graphics for Slides • Reduce details • Avoid repetition • Shorten numbers • Limit data • Highlight key points • Adjust size and design Business Communication Today 8e

  9. Selecting Design Elements • Color schemes • Background design • Fonts and type styles • Clip art images Business Communication Today 8e

  10. Achieving Consistency • Slide master feature • Color choices • Font styles • Design elements • Layout templates • Bulleted lists • Charts • Graphics Business Communication Today 8e

  11. Animation and Special Effects • Functional animation • Transitions and builds • Hypertext and links • Multimedia elements Business Communication Today 8e

  12. Effective Slides • Readable • Simple and consistent • Audience centered • Clear and focused • Concise and correct • Fully operational Business Communication Today 8e

  13. Developing a Clear Structure • Cover slides • Introduction slides • Blueprint slides Business Communication Today 8e

  14. Creating Effective Handouts • Complex charts or diagrams • Technical papers • Magazine articles • Case studies • Lists of Websites • Copies of slides Business Communication Today 8e

  15. Practicing Your Delivery • Presenting naturally • Check equipment • Track your time • Speak clearly • Introduce slides • Anticipate questions Business Communication Today 8e

  16. Online Presentations • Advantages • Global reach • Cost savings • Convenience • Disadvantages • Limited feedback • Technology issues • Training issues Business Communication Today 8e

  17. Online Presentation Tips • Send preview materials • Keep content simple • Get frequent feedback • Consider the audience Business Communication Today 8e

  18. Online Presentation Tips • Fine-tune the presentation • Ensure compatibility • Schedule connectivity • Control the technology Business Communication Today 8e

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