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| 1 Introduction to Using Presentation Software |
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Speech First, Presentation Aids Second |
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CHECKLIST: Steps in Preparing Speeches with Presentation Aids |
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Effective Presentation Aids Are Audience Centered |
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A Brief Overview of Audience Analysis |
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Speaking to the College Audience |
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Speaking to the Professional Audience |
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Speaking in Your Community |
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Pros and Cons of Using Presentation Aids |
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ACTIVITY: Evaluating Visual Aids |
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| 2 Presentation Software and Other Types of Visual Aids |
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ACTIVITY: Tri-Fold Presentation Board Design |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: Less Is More |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: People as Presentation Aids |
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Pictorial Presentation Aids |
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Photographs, Drawings, and Clip Art |
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Multimedia: Music Clips, Video Clips, and Web Sites |
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| 3 Designing and Creating Your Slide Show |
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Deciding on the Right Type and Number of Slides |
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CHECKLIST. Using Your Outline to Plan Your Slides |
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Utilizing Color and Contrast to Your Advantage |
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Best Practices for Using Text on Slides |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: An Audience Perspective—Middle School Open House |
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Maintaining Fluency and Consistency in Your Slide Show |
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Applying Design Principles Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 |
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Familiarizing Yourself with Toolbars and Presentation Options |
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Making Effective Choices about Color and Contrast within the Presentation Modes |
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A Closer Look at Text Options |
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Learning the Viewing Options for Slides and Presentations |
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Viewing Options and Layout Questions |
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Incorporating Visual Inserts into Your Slides |
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Introducing Multimedia Clips in Your Presentation |
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Working with Transition Effects and Text Animations |
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Featuring Interactivity in Your Slide Show: A Note about Personal Response Systems |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: A Group Presentation |
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| 4 Preparation and Delivery: Effectively Using Your Presentation Aid |
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Ensuring Effective Delivery |
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Excerpt: The Plague of PowerPoint |
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Planning for the Unexpected |
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CHECKLIST: Preparing Ahead to Avoid Common Technical Glitches |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: The Importance of Thinking Ahead |
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Familiarizing Yourself with the Speaking Site and Equipment |
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ACTIVITY: Designing Your Own Presentation Space |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: A Negative Scouting Report |
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BOX: Real Speakers in Action: A Positive Scouting Report |
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Using Equipment Effectively |
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Practice, Practice, Practice |
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Delivery with a Presentation Aid |
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Preparing and Delivering an Online Speech |
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