6 Visual Aids and Presentation Design Free Online FlashCards

What purpose should a visual aid serve?

A visual aid should make a point clearer, more concrete, or easier to remember. Leave it out if it serves no specific purpose.

When are photographs or illustrations useful?

Photographs and illustrations show what something looks like or help make an abstract idea more concrete.

What information do diagrams and maps explain well?

Use diagrams and maps to explain parts, relationships, locations, or processes.

How should a speaker use charts and graphs?

Charts and graphs make comparisons, patterns, or changes in data easier to see. Label them clearly and explain the important takeaway aloud.

What makes an object demonstration effective?

Objects and demonstrations let the audience see how something works or examine a relevant item. Keep the action visible and describe each step.

When should audio, video, or handouts be included?

Audio, video, and handouts can provide an example, preserve detail, or give the audience information to refer to later. Use them only when they add something the speech alone cannot.

Where should a dense technical table usually go?

A dense technical table is usually better as a handout than as a projected slide, where its detail may be hard to follow.

What is the basic structure of a clear slide?

Give each slide one main idea, a descriptive title, concise wording, and enough empty space to keep key information prominent.

How can a speaker check slide readability?

Use consistent, readable type and strong contrast. Test slides at presentation size because text legible on a laptop may be too small from the back of a room.

How can chart categories remain distinguishable without color?

Label important values, and do not rely on color alone to distinguish categories; add labels, patterns, or symbols.

How should borrowed images, quotations, and data be credited?

Cite borrowed images, quotations, and data in a readable place, such as on the slide or on a reference slide.

Which slide features support assistive-technology users?

Use built-in slide layouts and give every slide a unique title to support navigation by people using assistive technology. Add alternative text to meaningful images.