Exam 10: Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Vincent enthusiastically explained to his boss the reasons he thought he should get a raise.However,Vince did not organize his thoughts clearly,and did not back up his claims with solid evidence.It is not likely that Vince's boss will be convinced by Tom's presentation.

It is not advisable to display an object unless it is large enough for everyone in the audience to see clearly.

A ____________ is most effective for showing the correlation between two or more trends.

Choose one of the types of visual aids described in your text.For your chosen type of aid,describe its strengths and its potential weaknesses.Provide one specific example of a presentation you have seen in which this type of visual aid was effectively used,and one specific example of a presentation you have seen in which this type of visual aid was ineffectively used.

During her presentation to the board of directors,Nadia showed a slide with two graphs,side by side.One graph showed her company's current outcomes.The second graph depicted the outcomes of a similar company that had adopted the GoQuickly Training Program for its employees.Which type of support was Nadia using to make her point more memorable?

Which is a guideline for designing effective visuals?

When you cite a source in a presentation,the source should have credibility with the audience.

One effective way to make a visual aid for an oral presentation is to enlarge a table from a book or written report.

Describe the four-step method for citing sources without interrupting the flow of your presentation.Illustrate this method,using an imaginary quotation and source.

You can add a professional touch to your presentation by including segments of home-made videos.

Quotations can be used as proof in some types of presentations,but they should not be used in an informative business presentation.

Which types of story can be used to add interest to a presentation?

Diagrams are useful for conveying information about size,shape and structure.

It is a good idea to leave your visual on display after you have finished discussing it so audience members who are especially interested can continue to study the visual.

Back up a point with relevant and typical examples,rather than a nontypical example.

All of the following are guidelines for the use of supporting material as "proof" EXCEPT

Surveys show that speakers who use visual aids are usually less concise than speakers who do not use visual aids.

After you cite a source in a presentation,don't waste time by interpreting the material for the audience; it's better to move quickly to the next citation.

Identify three functions of supporting material in a presentation.Illustrate each function with an example.

When speakers use computerized displays,it is rare for anything to go wrong.