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Visual  Aid  Speech   Description: An informative speech that uses a visual aid to enhance and clarify the information presented. Requirements • 4-6 minutes, or as directed by instructor. • Minimum of 3 audience members. • 2-5 mainheads, or as directed by instructor. • 2 sources minimum, other than yourself, a dictionary, or an encyclopedia, or as

directed by instructor. • 1 visual aid that must be used during the speech. This visual aid MUST be a

powerpoint presentation. • Turn in powerpoint and outline. Characteristics: • Must be a presentation delivered with the use of objects, graphics, projections,

PowerPoint as a means to enhance and clarify your message. • Must integrate the visual aids in the speech and employ them in order to better inform

the audience, not just show them at the beginning or the end of the speech. Types: • Objects: actual items or models of items discussed in the speech. • Graphics: two-dimensional visual aids including pictures, diagrams, graphs, charts,

and maps. • Projections: information presented on a screen (examples: slides, transparencies,

PowerPoint presentations, video presentations). • Handouts: graphic visual aids distributed to audience. • PowerPoints – see next page for instructions Guidelines:

1) Preparation o Use several visual aids for a number of concepts. o Practice your speech using visual aids, including any presentation

equipment. o Come to class prepared with all necessary materials (tape, thumb tacks,

etc.). o Anticipate any potential problems with the visual aid. o Make sure to use firm backing on posters or photos to avoid limp visual

aids o Avoid using the Chalkboard/Whiteboard o With any visual aid, be sure to consider cost, set-up, handling,

administration, etc. o Come to class early and make sure that all equipment is in the right place

and works.

o Check compatibility of your visual aid with the equipment to ensure that it will function well.

o Always have backups made of easy-to-handle materials. o Visual aids should include source citation at the bottom of the visual aid,

especially pictures and other graphics that are not yours. 2) Construction

o Use color contrasts such as black on yellow, red on white, or purple on orange.

o Do not use more than two colors on a visual aid. o Do not use more than three types of characters on a visual aid. o Do not put too much information on the visual aid. o Lower case type is easier to read than upper case type, but lower case type

should be large enough for the audience to read. o Remember that people generally see from up left to down right; organize

your visual aids accordingly. o Simplicity and visibility are key criteria in the use of visual aids. o Make sure the visual aid is clearly visible for all audience members. o Be creative to increase interest and variety in the use of visual aids. o Make sure your visual aid projects and enhances the intended message. o KISS – Keep It Simple Students. o The less complicated your visual aid, the easier it will be for you to use

and for your audience to understand 3) Integration

o Avoid displaying the visual aid until you need to present it. Use the visual aid only when you need it, and then put it away.

o Give the audience sufficient time to view and understand the visual aid. o Do not talk to the visual aid, instead focus your attention and eye contact

on the audience. o Use the hand closest to the visual aid as a pointer, in order to avoid turning

you back on some of the audience members. o Do not put materials in the hands of the audience until you have finished

speaking. If it is necessary to use handouts, use them in the least distracting way.

o Explain the significance of each visual aid and relate it to your speech. o Limit the use of visual aids during the speech; focus most of your attention

on your message. o This is not a demonstration speech; therefore, do not use your visual aid

throughout the speech. How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-your-first-presentation- RZ001129842.aspx

• Grab viewers' attention • Clearly communicate your information

• Stay in control of your presentation • Absolutely put ONLY key words and phrases on your PowerPoint, they should

not be used as a manuscript. • Keep It Simple!

Past Visual Aid Speech Topics: Hawaii tennis Tootsie pops Wakeboarding bull fighting ACL injuries Catching in baseball Halloween Frisbee golf Snare drumming hula hoops rock climbing RC airplanes Las Vegas skydiving Squash Ralph Englestad Arena St. Patrick’s Day Buying on eBay competitive eating skiing Twin Cities airplane crashes soccer

Visual  Aid  Speech   Description: An informative speech that uses a visual aid to enhance and clarify the information presented. Requirements • 4-6 minutes, or as directed by instructor. • Minimum of 3 audience members. • 2-5 mainheads, or as directed by instructor. • 2 sources minimum, other than yourself, a dictionary, or an encyclopedia, or as

directed by instructor. • 1 visual aid that must be used during the speech. This visual aid MUST be a

powerpoint presentation. • Turn in powerpoint and outline. Characteristics: • Must be a presentation delivered with the use of objects, graphics, projections,

PowerPoint as a means to enhance and clarify your message. • Must integrate the visual aids in the speech and employ them in order to better inform

the audience, not just show them at the beginning or the end of the speech. Types: • Objects: actual items or models of items discussed in the speech. • Graphics: two-dimensional visual aids including pictures, diagrams, graphs, charts,

and maps. • Projections: information presented on a screen (examples: slides, transparencies,

PowerPoint presentations, video presentations). • Handouts: graphic visual aids distributed to audience. • PowerPoints – see next page for instructions Guidelines:

1) Preparation o Use several visual aids for a number of concepts. o Practice your speech using visual aids, including any presentation

equipment. o Come to class prepared with all necessary materials (tape, thumb tacks,

etc.). o Anticipate any potential problems with the visual aid. o Make sure to use firm backing on posters or photos to avoid limp visual

aids o Avoid using the Chalkboard/Whiteboard o With any visual aid, be sure to consider cost, set-up, handling,

administration, etc. o Come to class early and make sure that all equipment is in the right place

and works.

o Check compatibility of your visual aid with the equipment to ensure that it will function well.

o Always have backups made of easy-to-handle materials. o Visual aids should include source citation at the bottom of the visual aid,

especially pictures and other graphics that are not yours. 2) Construction

o Use color contrasts such as black on yellow, red on white, or purple on orange.

o Do not use more than two colors on a visual aid. o Do not use more than three types of characters on a visual aid. o Do not put too much information on the visual aid. o Lower case type is easier to read than upper case type, but lower case type

should be large enough for the audience to read. o Remember that people generally see from up left to down right; organize

your visual aids accordingly. o Simplicity and visibility are key criteria in the use of visual aids. o Make sure the visual aid is clearly visible for all audience members. o Be creative to increase interest and variety in the use of visual aids. o Make sure your visual aid projects and enhances the intended message. o KISS – Keep It Simple Students. o The less complicated your visual aid, the easier it will be for you to use

and for your audience to understand 3) Integration

o Avoid displaying the visual aid until you need to present it. Use the visual aid only when you need it, and then put it away.

o Give the audience sufficient time to view and understand the visual aid. o Do not talk to the visual aid, instead focus your attention and eye contact

on the audience. o Use the hand closest to the visual aid as a pointer, in order to avoid turning

you back on some of the audience members. o Do not put materials in the hands of the audience until you have finished

speaking. If it is necessary to use handouts, use them in the least distracting way.

o Explain the significance of each visual aid and relate it to your speech. o Limit the use of visual aids during the speech; focus most of your attention

on your message. o This is not a demonstration speech; therefore, do not use your visual aid

throughout the speech. How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-your-first-presentation- RZ001129842.aspx

• Grab viewers' attention • Clearly communicate your information

• Stay in control of your presentation • Absolutely put ONLY key words and phrases on your PowerPoint, they should

not be used as a manuscript. • Keep It Simple!

Past Visual Aid Speech Topics: Hawaii tennis Tootsie pops Wakeboarding bull fighting ACL injuries Catching in baseball Halloween Frisbee golf Snare drumming hula hoops rock climbing RC airplanes Las Vegas skydiving Squash Ralph Englestad Arena St. Patrick’s Day Buying on eBay competitive eating skiing Twin Cities airplane crashes soccer