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Chapter Objectives Covers the various forms of presentation aids available today Discusses the concept of visual communication in general and more specifically how it applies to public speaking today Explores the complicated nature of presentation aids and how to utilize them to enhance your speech Chapter Five - Presentation Aids CHAPTER FIVE – PRESENTATION AIDS
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Models are scale devices Graphs show numerical relationships Charts list and summarize information Transparencies list information and use a projector Objects are physical things used to explain a topic Chapter Five - Presentation Aids TRADITIONAL AIDS
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Video should be relevant to the topic Audio is useful for music or speech clips PowerPoint slides should not be distracting Multimedia presentations can combine video, audio, pictures and notes into one format Chapter Five - Presentation Aids TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS
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Animation can enhance the visual effects Be consistent with animation If overdone, it can be a distraction Chapter Five - Presentation Aids ANIMATION
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Frame of reference is one’s perspective Color patterns should go together Form is the appearance of representation Depth is the level of detail and background Movements should not be distracting Chapter Five - Presentation Aids VISUAL COMMUNICATION THEORY
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Balance is the position of elements within the image Axial balance is considered formal and has equal distribution of the elements Asymmetrical balance emphasizes imbalance, creating an impression of stress, energy, or excitement Chapter Five - Presentation Aids DESIGN PRINCIPLES
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Contrast concerns how images “stick out” from the background Harmony is when all parts of the image work together Chapter Five - Presentation Aids DESIGN PRINCIPLES CONT.
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Occan’s Razor notes to keep aids simple Aids should be practical Practice with the aids Be familiar with speech locale and how the presentation aids will work Chapter Five - Presentation Aids USING PRESENTATION AIDS
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Reference the visual aid Continue to make eye contact with the audience Do not use handouts during the speech Ensure aid visibility to the audience Aids are not giant note cards Chapter Five - Presentation Aids USING AIDS DURING THE SPEECH
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Carefully prepare Practice Be sure the aids are big enough Test the technology before the speech Have a backup plan in place Ensure that aids are visually appealing Keep them as simple as possible Chapter Five - Presentation Aids TO DO LIST FOR PRESENTATION AIDS
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Use if unnecessary Speak to the aid Focus on the aid too much Assume email may be down Assume technology will work as it should Use slides as a big outline Use as big note cards Chapter Five - Presentation Aids THINGS NOT TO DO WITH AIDS
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Presentation aids require extra work, but in the end, if done properly, they are a great tool and aid in presentations Chapter Five - Presentation Aids FINALLY
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