Making and Using Overheads Advocacy, Ppt6

When to use overheads Ö Audience of 40-50 maximum   Ö        Audience of 40-50 maximum Ö        informal atmosphere Ö        Work well in lighted room Ö        It’s the only equipment available Advocacy, Ppt6

Remember the KISS Rule Ö Key points only Ö One idea per overhead   Ö        Key points only Ö        One idea per overhead Ö        Short words, short phrases: “6 x 6 rule” Ö        Strong statements: Active verbs, nouns Ö        Round off numbers Advocacy, Ppt6

Grab (and hold) their attention Catchy titles Bulleted list Graphics, cartoons, photograph Color: pros and cons Advocacy, Ppt6

A matter of timing Ö 60 seconds each? Ö 30 seconds each? Ö Overkill?   Ö        60 seconds each? Ö        30 seconds each? Ö        Overkill? Ö        15 min presentation: 12-15 slides rule of thumb Advocacy, Ppt6

Make it legible Ö Sharp contrast Ö Letters at least 28 points   Ö        Sharp contrast Ö        Letters at least 28 points (one-half cm) Ö        Avoid border areas Ö        Check under “real world” conditions Advocacy, Ppt6

Keep a consistent “look”   Ö        Same typeface and size Ö        Same bullet style Ö        Same use of color Ö        Same use of capitalization Advocacy, Ppt6

Balance the elements Ö General information Specific Data   Ö        General information   Specific Data - Charts, graphs - Case studies Ö   Policy recommendations Advocacy, Ppt6

Before you start your presentation   Ö        Check the room - Seating - Lighting Ö    Check the Equipment        - Does it work - Get in focus - Extra light bulbs Advocacy, Ppt6

Now you’re up there: 1 Ö Seated vs. standing   Ö        Seated vs. standing Ö        Keep the screen to your left Ö  Where do I point Ö        Look at the audience Ö   Above all, don’t block the screen Advocacy, Ppt6

Now you’re up there: 2 Ö Give them time to read   Ö        Give them time to read Ö        Paraphrase, don’t read Ö  To cover or not to cover Ö        Keep your overhead in sequence Ö   Remember your time Advocacy, Ppt6

Now you’re up there: 3 Dealing with nerves Advocacy, Ppt6

The last word If you are presenting detailed information that you want the audience to remember… For instance, numerical data or the exact wording of a policy statement… Distribute it as handouts, normally after the presentation. Advocacy, Ppt6