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Chapter 9 Presentation Aids

Chapter 9 Presentation Aids. Advantages of Presentation Aids. Presentation aids can make ideas clear and understandable Presentation aids can make a speech more interesting. Presentation aids can help an audience remember facts and details.

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Chapter 9 Presentation Aids

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  1. Chapter 9 Presentation Aids

  2. Advantages of Presentation Aids • Presentation aids can make ideas clear and understandable • Presentation aids can make a speech more interesting.

  3. Presentation aids can help an audience remember facts and details. • Presentation aids can make long, complicated explanations unnecessary.

  4. Presentation aids can help prove a point. • Presentation aids can add to your credibility.

  5. Presentation aids enhance communication with people who speak English as a second language.

  6. Presentation Aids Should… • Support your presentation • Stand on their own • Be simple and clear

  7. Help your audience understand something difficult • Be prepared and practiced • Aim for back-row comprehension

  8. Follow the K.I.S.S. principle • Be seen (or heard) by EVERYONE in the room

  9. Appeal to as many senses as possible E.G. Hearing- Play an audio clip of animal sounds Taste-give audience a sample of food

  10. Keep in Mind… • The size of print (see handout) • Don’t overuse color • Stick to one or two types of font. • Don’t talk to your visual aid.

  11. NEVER circulate visual aids among the audience. • Instead invite audience to view after the speech is over.

  12. PowerPoint Rules • Don’t assume you need PowerPoint. • Choose images over text when possible • Use text sparingly • Format text for easy reading • Choose templates carefully • Avoid visual clutter

  13. PowerPoint cont. • Less is more when it comes to the content of each slide. • Audience shouldn’t have to read through your power pt. • Should get it at a glance.

  14. Wrong way • Many times both men and women struggle when communicating with the opposite gender. For communication to be effective, it must be understood. One of the biggest barriers to effective communication is gender. The first step to overcoming the gender communication barrier is to identify male and female communication patterns.

  15. Correct Way • Communication between opposite genders is often difficult. • Gender is the largest barrier to communication. • Must identify male/female communication patterns.

  16. Be sure to leave open space • Communication between opposite genders is often difficult. • Gender is the largest barrier to communication. • Must identify male/female communication patterns.

  17. Be sure your font is large enough • Communication between opposite genders is often difficult. • Gender is the largest barrier to communication. • Must identify male/female communication patterns.

  18. Be aware of the background and font color • Use contrasting colors. • If your audience cannot see it, it isn’t helpful.

  19. Check for accuracy • Use spell check • Check your grammar

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