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Speech Checklists

Chapter 13: Checklist for Preparing Visual Aids

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Have I prepared my visual aids well in advance?

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Are my visual aids clear and easy to comprehend?

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Does each visual aid contain only the information that is needed to make my point?

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Are my visual aids large enough to be seen clearly by everyone in the room?

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Do the colors on my visual aids work well together?

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Is there a clear contrast between the lettering and background on my charts, graphs, and drawings?

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Do I use line graphs, pie graphs, and bar graphs correctly to show statistical trends and patterns?

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Do I limit charts to no more than eight items?

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Do my aids use fonts that are easy to read?

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Do my aids use a limited number of fonts?

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Have I converted my photographs to overhead transparencies or to PowerPoint slides so they can be seen without being passed among the audience?

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Are my videos carefully edited and incorporated into the speech?

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Have I prepared my overhead transparencies in advance?

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Is the print on my overhead transparencies at least one-quarter inch high?

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Have I carefully planned the content, order, and timing of my multimedia presentation so it will be smooth and professional?

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Do I have a backup disk for my multimedia presentation?

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Am I prepared to give my speech even if the multimedia equipment were to fail?

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