Visual Aids Chapter 14 Kinds of Visual Aids

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Visual Aids Chapter 14

Visual Aids Chapter 14

Kinds of Visual Aids u. Objects and Models u Good way to give dramatic

Kinds of Visual Aids u. Objects and Models u Good way to give dramatic impact u If object is too large or too small models may be a better choice u. Photographs u Must and Drawings be large enough for the audience to see u Most effective to put on a Powerpoint to enlarge

Kinds of Visual Aids u. Graphs u. A visual aid used to show statistical

Kinds of Visual Aids u. Graphs u. A visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns u. Line Graph-A graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statics over time or space u the most common type of graph u. Pie Graph- A graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patters u Best u. Bar for illustrating simple distribution patterns Graph-A graph that uses the vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items

Graph Examples

Graph Examples

Kinds of Visual Aids u. Charts u. A visual aid that summarizes a large

Kinds of Visual Aids u. Charts u. A visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in a list form u Do not include too much information-no more than 7 -8 items u. Video u Effective way for dramatic impact u Do not make the clip too long-no more than 30 seconds u Make sure the video is cued where it needs to start-edit if necessary u Be aware of low resolution u. The Speaker u Demonstrations are useful to clarify a point for an audience

Guidelines for Preparing Visual Aids u. Prepare u. Use u. Keep them while practicing

Guidelines for Preparing Visual Aids u. Prepare u. Use u. Keep them while practicing visual aids simple u. Limit u. Make slides to manageable information sure visual aids are large enough u DON’T u. Use in advance HAVE WORDS IN ALL CAPS-SAVE FOR SPECIAL EMPAHSIS limited amount of text u. Briefer is better

Guidelines for Preparing Visual Aids u. Use fonts effectively u. Choose clear fonts, use

Guidelines for Preparing Visual Aids u. Use fonts effectively u. Choose clear fonts, use the same font of slides, larger fonts for main points, smaller fonts for sub-points u. Use color effectively u. Find a contrast between the background and the font u. Use images strategically u. Make sure the images are large enough to see u. Make sure the resolution is high u. Keep graphs and charts clear and simple

Guidelines for Presenting Visual Aids u. Display visual aids where listeners can see them

Guidelines for Presenting Visual Aids u. Display visual aids where listeners can see them u. Check the room beforehand to see the best place to set up visual aid u. Do not stand in front of visual aid u. Avoid passing visual aids among the audience u. Listeners will focus more on if they are going to get the visual than your speech u. Distribute anything you want to hand out at the end of your speech u. Display u. Add visuals only while discussing them blank slides to Powerpoints, display models only when using it

Guidelines for Presenting Visual Aids u. Explain visual aids clearly u. Translate u. Talk

Guidelines for Presenting Visual Aids u. Explain visual aids clearly u. Translate u. Talk and relate them to the audience to your audience, not the visual aid u. Keep eye contact with the listeners u. Practice with your visual aids u. Go through your presentation multiple times u. Make sure you know where the slides should be clicked u. Check the room and equipment u. Always have a backup!