The document provides tips for an effective closing argument, including using graphics, timing, and delivering information to maximize retention by the jury. It discusses adding breaks to allow jurors to process information and using rhetorical devices and storyboarding to engage the jury. Science shows that breaking up content and silence improves retention. The document encourages planning breaks and remembering to use visualization tools to aid the jury's memory of key points.

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Graphics Timing and Delivery
Getting the most out of your closing argument

2. Jay Ruane

3. CONNECTICUT

4. “THE CONSTITUTION STATE”
BIRTHPLACE OF THE HAMBURGER SANDWICH
HOME TO MICHAEL BOLTON
NO OPENING STATEMENTS

5. Because
it’s all I get

6. The Champion
!
July 2012

13. 83%
logging
more than
10x per day

17. FOCUSED ATTENTION

18. SUSTAINED ATTENTION

23. Hermann Ebbinghaus
!
January 24, 1850 —
February 26, 1909
!

24. Serial
Position
Effect

35. Serial
Position
Effect

43. “Move Along,
Counselor!”

45. storyboard your breaks

47. what have we learned?
Science behind adding breaks means you get better retention
break up the good stuff and speed through the bad stuff
Silence is important to let jurors catch up with you
Rhetorical Devices are permissible by caselaw
plan for your breaks - use tools to remember to use them!

50. HOW DO YOU SAY NO TO THIS CHILD?

53. MEMORY
MANSION

55. graphic
recording

57. EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN PERSPECTIVE

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