1. A SPEAKER’S GUIDEBOOK 4TH EDITION CHAPTER 21
Designing Presentation Aids

2. Purpose of Presentation Aids
To reinforce your key points
To support your main ideas
To summarize your thoughts
To list complex points into key phrases
Do not type your speech verbatim on your presentation aid and read directly to your audience!

3. Keep It Simple Type in phrases, not sentences
Minimize the number of words used
Use active verbs
Use parallel grammatical structure
Repeat key terms for consistency
Number sequential items

4. Create Continuity Use the same design elements consistently.
Use one PowerPoint slide design throughout entire show.
Use the same colors, fonts, and styling through out.
Place repeating elements in the same place on subsequent aids.

5. Figure 21.2

6. Figure 21.3

7. Question
What is the best font size to use on a slide being presented in a large room?
A. 54
B. 36
C. 24
D. 18
E. 12

8. Color Sets the mood Makes things easier to see
Adds meaning to the message
Helps listeners understand
Should be limited in number
Should contrast with background color

9. Question A. Blue B. White C. Yellow D. Green E. Red
Which color signals danger?
A. Blue
B. White
C. Yellow
D. Green
E. Red

10. Question A. Black B. Red C. Beige D. Yellow E. Green
What is the best color choice for the slide background?
A. Black
B. Red
C. Beige
D. Yellow
E. Green

11. Chapter 21 Key Terms for Review
eight-by-eight rule
typeface
font
serif typefaces
sans serif typefaces