1. Visual Aids
Chapter 14

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

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

5. Graph Examples

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

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

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

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

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