Visual+Aids

Demonstration Speech [|Different Kinds of Visual Aids] [|How to Use Prezi] [|Visual Aids] [|Rules of Visual Aids] [|Using PowerPoint] **PowerPoint ** (or equivalent) Microsoft PowerPoint is probably now the most commonly used form of visual aid. Used well, it can really help you in your presentation; used badly, however, it can have the opposite effect. The general principles are: 
 * **Do: ** || **Don't: ** ||
 * * use a big enough font (minimum 20pt) || * make it so small you can't read it ||
 * * keep the background simple || * use a fussy background image ||
 * * use animations when appropriate || * but don't over-do the animation - it gets distracting ||
 * * make things visual || * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #083a96; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5;">use endless slides of bulleted lists that all look the same ||

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 * Lesson 1 - [|Visual Aids in Public Speaking: Importance, Purpose, and Audience Considerations]
 * Lesson 2 - [|Types of Visual Aids Used in Public Speaking]
 * Lesson 3 - [|Preparing Visual Aids for a Speech: Guidelines & Tip]
 * Lesson 4 - [|Using Visual Aids During Your Speech: Guidelines & Tips]
 * Lesson 5 - [|Using PowerPoint for a Speech: Pros & Cons]
 * ** Lesson 6 - [|Formatting PowerPoint Slides for a Speech: Tips & Strategies] **
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 * ** Lesson 7 - [|Preparing to Deliver Your Speech with PowerPoint] **
 * Lesson 8 - [|Copyright and Fair Use: Implications for Public Speaking]

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