Speech Checklists

Chapter 13: Checklist for Presenting Visual Aids

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1.

Can I present my visual aids without writing or drawing on the chalkboard?

2.

Have I checked the speech room to decide where I can display my visual aids most effectively?

3.

Is my posterboard sturdy enough to be displayed without curling up or falling over?

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Have I practiced presenting my visual aids so they will be clearly visible to everyone in the audience?

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Have I practiced setting up and taking down my visual aids so I can do both smoothly during the speech?

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Have I practiced keeping eye contact with my audience while presenting my visual aids?

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Have I practiced explaining my visual aids clearly and concisely in terms my audience will understand?

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Have I planned to distribute handouts after the speech rather than during it?

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Have I double-checked all equipment—overhead projector, VCR, computer, etc.—to make sure it works properly?

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Have I rehearsed my speech with all the equipment I will use during the final presentation?

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