Speech Master Flash Cards

Top 10 Applications:

• Communication & Collaboration Tools:

  • Zoom (web-based video conferencing)

  • Slack (chat room for the office)

  • Google G Suite (collection of office-related applications)

  • Box (secure content management and collaboration)

• Financial & Expense Management:

  • SAP Concur (expense, travel, and invoice management)

• Cloud Computing & IT Management:

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) (on-demand cloud computing platforms)

  • Cisco Meraki (unified device and network management)

• Project & Customer Management:

• Jira (issue and bug tracking)

• Salesforce (customer management system)

Vocab Words:

Technical Documentation

A structured document that explains the handling, function, and construction of a technical product. It serves both users and technicians, ensuring clarity and usability. Best practices include hosting it in a single location for efficiency, keeping it updated, maintaining corporate branding, and offering multiple formats (text, video, audio) for accessibility.

Communication Tools

• Social Media: Platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook used for professional networking, brand promotion, and customer engagement.

• Email: A formal and widely used communication tool for business correspondence, marketing, and internal collaboration.

• Spreadsheet: A digital tool (like Excel or Google Sheets) used for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data in a structured format.

Formatting Digital Information

• Leading: The vertical spacing between lines of text, affecting readability and visual appeal.

• Kerning: The adjustment of space between individual letters to improve legibility and aesthetics.

• Widows: A single word or short line left at the bottom of a paragraph, disrupting the visual balance. (word or sentence left hanging at the top of the next page)

• Orphans: A single word or short line appearing at the top of a new page or column, breaking the flow of reading.(word or sentence of a paragraph left on the first page)

• Text Wrap: The way text flows around images or other elements in a document, ensuring a clean and professional layout.

Ethical Considerations

• Plagiarism: The act of using someone else’s work without proper attribution, which can damage credibility and violate ethical standards.

Design Elements

• Text: The written content in a document, which should be clear, concise, and well-structured.

• Graphics: Visual elements like images, icons, and illustrations that enhance communication.

• Headlines: Titles or headings that organize content and grab attention.

• Color: Used strategically to convey meaning, create contrast, and maintain brand consistency.

• White Space: The empty areas in a design that improve readability and visual appeal.

Typography Concepts

• Font Size: The height of characters, affecting readability and emphasis.

• Font Style: Variations like bold, italic, or underlined text used for emphasis and hierarchy.

Graphic Design Principles

• Contrast: The difference between elements (color, size, shape) to create visual interest and hierarchy.

• Alignment: The arrangement of text and graphics to create a structured and professional look.

• Repetition: The consistent use of design elements to reinforce branding and readability.

• Proximity: The grouping of related elements to improve organization and comprehension.

Common Chart Types and Their Uses: - Line Graph: - Use: Show trends over time. - Ideal for: Tracking changes in data points (e.g., stock prices, temperature variations). - Pie Chart: - Use: Display proportions of a whole. - Ideal for: Visualizing percentages and distributions (e.g., market share, budget allocation). - Bar Charts & Column Charts: - Use: Comparing different categories of data. - Details: Bars represent values (horizontal for bar charts, vertical for column charts). - Treemap: - Use: Show hierarchical data as nested rectangles. - Ideal for: Representing proportions within categories (e.g., revenue breakdowns). - Dual Axis Chart: - Use: Combine two different data sets with separate axes. - Ideal for: Comparing related metrics (e.g., revenue and customer growth). - Area Chart: - Description: Similar to a line graph but with shaded areas. - Emphasis: Volume or cumulative trends over time. - Pyramid Chart: - Use: Represent hierarchical data in a pyramid shape. - Ideal for: Visualizing organizational structures or sales funnels. - Tables: - Use: Provide structured, detailed data in rows and columns. - Ideal for: Precise comparisons and numerical analysis.