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Visual Aids

There is a whole array of visual aids which can be Visual Aids
used and some of them are highly sophisticated.
1. Will the aids really help the audience’s 
If you have access to these, you may use them to
enhance your presentation. They have to be
2. Are they directly relevant to what I am 
relevant however, and not be simply an attempt saying?
to impress the audience with elaborate displays 3. Do they contain only essential 
of technology. There are many resources of
information about visual aids and you are advised 4. Do they give the audience a ‘map’ of the 
presentation?
to refer to these if you want to develop advanced
materials. 5. Have you checked for spelling mistakes? 
 Ask if the visual aid is really an aid and not 6. Have you checked that you understand 
each aid yourself?
a distraction.
7. Have you ensured they are in the right 
 Use aids as prompts to yourself.

 Only show headings or simple supporting 8. Have you got all the materials you need, 
material, not excessive details. such as flipchart pens which work?

 Provide a visual map of the presentation. 9. Is the writing large enough for everyone 
to see easily?
 Check all aids before using.
10. Have you used bold colors? 
 Ensure they are in order.

 Make writing large enough for people at
the back to see.

 Use bold colours.
 Do not obscure the aid.

 Remove it immediately when you have
finished referring to it.

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