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- slides (Br. Eng.) Do not use too many visuals –
computer tools guide is one visual per two
- laptop minutes.
- data projector Use pauses - give audience time
- monitor to comprehend pictures.
- PowerPoint Never show a visual until you
- modem want to talk about it.
- Internet download Remove visual once finished
overhead projector (OHP) talking about it.
- slide (Am. Eng.) Turn off equipment not in use.
- transparency (Br. Eng.) Use of PowerPoint or similar
flip chart software is a great presentations
whiteboard tool.
Always check the English in your
Introducing a visual visual supports.
I’d like to show you … .
Have a look at this …. . Use of color.
This graph shows / represents … . For slides, white writing on blue/
Here we can see … green is good.
Let’s look at this …. . Use different colors if color
Here you see the trend in …. . improves clarity of message
Use appropriate color
combinations: yellow and pink
are weak colors on white
backgrounds.
Use of room and machinery
Check equipment in advance,
especially computer connections
(e.g. data projector).
Check organization of room ,
equipment, seating, microphones,
etc.
Use a pointer on the screen (not
your hand).
Have a good supply of markers.
Check order of your slides.
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