Chapter 11 Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Chapter 11 Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations By Nick De. Luca and Jennifer Lewis

Supporting Material n n n This is anything that backs up claims in a presentation. Supporting material is very important and it has three main roles: Clarifies ideas, makes material more interesting and offers proof that people can see. By adding it you can make a complicated idea simple and easier to understand.

Types of Verbal Support n n n Definition – Explains the meaning of a term. Example – Brief reference that illustrates a point. Story – Detailed account of an incident (familiarize) Statistics – numerical representation of a point. Comparison – Shows how one idea resembles another. Quotations – Expert’s opinion or an articulate source.

Visual Aids n n Using visual aids makes a presentation more effective. They show things work or look, how things relate to one another and emphasize important points.

Examples of Visual Aids n n n n Objects and models Photographs Diagrams Lists and labels Pie charts Bar charts Graphs n n n Pictographs Videos Flip charts Computer displays Handouts

Presentation Software n n n These allow for individuals to create and deliver a professional-looking presentation. Allows for customization, smooth transitions, and emphasis on important text. In most presentations simplicity is a virtue.

Guidelines to using Visual Aids n n Only use a visual when it makes a point better than you could alone. Keep in mind that “less is more. ” Make sure your visual is large enough so that everyone can see it. Labels items clearly.

Guidelines continued n n n Display a visual only when discussing it. Make sure that the visuals you are using will work in the area you are presenting. Practice your presentation to make sure it flows well and that you can cover all your material.