presentation aids

intro.

• grab attention

• reveal the topic

• relate the topic to the audiences needs

• transitions

body

• reveal the purposive assertion

• explation

• supporting materials

• transitions to the next assertion

conclusion

• signal the end

• reinforce speech purpose

• finally

presanction aids have 3 qualities of effective speaking

• Intro: gain and maintain interest

• Body: Aid understanding and persuasion

• Concl: increase memory

Benefits of P.A.

• increases Aud’s attn. span

• clarification

• enhances self-confidence

PA General principles

• P.A.’s augment but don’t replace clear, well-org’d and appropriate speech

• Don’t overwhelm sud. with too much info

  • 1 point per slide: capture in brief title at top

  • 6×6 rule: no more than 6 lines of 6 words each

• keep videos brief and to the point

• have plan B and C

• practice! familiarize with equipment/room/language

• images: enough for all to see

• diagrams: caution… can be too complicated

• charts: simplify and organize info. logically

• Bar graph: compare static quantities

• line graphs: compare nonstatic quantities

• pie graph: best at showing proportions