The document discusses enhancing presentations with visual aids like slides and transparencies. It outlines a three-step process of planning, writing, and completing a presentation. Some advantages of visual aids are that they clarify main points, create interest, add variety, and improve learning. The document provides tips for selecting visual aids, creating effective slides, developing clear structure, and practicing delivery. It also discusses using online presentations and tips for conducting them.

1. Enhancing
Presentations
with Slides and
Transparencies
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2. The Three-Step Process
• Planning
• Writing
• Completing
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3. Advantages of Visual Aids
• Clarify main points
• Create interest
• Add variety
• Improve learning
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4. Selecting Visual Aids
• Overhead transparencies
• Electronic presentations
• Chalkboards and whiteboards
• Flip charts or flip books
• Other visual combinations
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5. Enhancing Presentations
• Plan the presentation
• Analyze the audience
• Make design choices
• Use your time wisely
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6. Creating Effective Slides
• Writing content
• Modifying graphics
• Selecting design
• Being consistent
• Adding animation
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7. Writing Readable Content
• Select a central idea
• Limit the content
• Write short phrases
• Use parallel grammar
• Prefer the active voice
• Use short informative titles
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8. Modifying Graphics for Slides
• Reduce details
• Avoid repetition
• Shorten numbers
• Limit data
• Highlight key points
• Adjust size and design
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9. Selecting Design Elements
• Color schemes
• Background design
• Fonts and type styles
• Clip art images
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10. Achieving Consistency
• Slide master feature
– Color choices
– Font styles
– Design elements
• Layout templates
– Bulleted lists
– Charts
– Graphics
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11. Animation
and Special Effects
• Functional animation
• Transitions and builds
• Hypertext and links
• Multimedia elements
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12. Effective Slides
• Readable
• Simple and consistent
• Audience centered
• Clear and focused
• Concise and correct
• Fully operational
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13. Developing
a Clear Structure
• Cover slides
• Introduction slides
• Blueprint slides
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14. Creating Effective
Handouts
• Complex charts or diagrams
• Technical papers
• Magazine articles
• Case studies
• Lists of Websites
• Copies of slides
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15. Practicing Your Delivery
• Presenting naturally
• Check equipment
• Track your time
• Speak clearly
• Introduce slides
• Anticipate questions
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16. Online Presentations
• Advantages
– Global reach
– Cost savings
– Convenience
• Disadvantages
– Limited feedback
– Technology issues
– Training issues
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17. Online Presentation Tips
• Send preview materials
• Keep content simple
• Get frequent feedback
• Consider the audience
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18. Online Presentation Tips
• Fine-tune the presentation
• Ensure compatibility
• Schedule connectivity
• Control the technology
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