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What is the primary concern when using serif fonts in a presentation?
What is the primary concern when using serif fonts in a presentation?
Serifs can confuse the eye and don't read as well when projected on screens.
Why is it important to use a large enough font size in a presentation?
Why is it important to use a large enough font size in a presentation?
So that people can comfortably read the text on the slide.
What is the recommended font size range for titles in a presentation?
What is the recommended font size range for titles in a presentation?
36 - 54 point
How does the distance from the projector to the screen affect the image size?
How does the distance from the projector to the screen affect the image size?
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What factor affects the choice of font style in a presentation?
What factor affects the choice of font style in a presentation?
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Why is it important to consider lighting conditions when choosing font colors?
Why is it important to consider lighting conditions when choosing font colors?
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What is the primary advantage of using san-serif fonts in a presentation?
What is the primary advantage of using san-serif fonts in a presentation?
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What is the recommended font size range for text in a presentation?
What is the recommended font size range for text in a presentation?
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Why should you avoid using serif fonts for body text in a presentation?
Why should you avoid using serif fonts for body text in a presentation?
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What is the key point to consider when creating a slideshow?
What is the key point to consider when creating a slideshow?
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Study Notes
Effective Presentation Skills
Course Description
- Examines and practices basic skills necessary to organize and deliver presentations
- Covers three areas: organizing a presentation, interpersonal components of delivering a presentation, and technical components of visual media
- Participants will prepare a short presentation and deliver it individually towards the end of the class
Job Outcome
- Communicates ideas and facts verbally in a clear and organized way
- Adjusts style, tone, and level of verbal communication to fit the audience and situation
Learning Objectives
- Applies presentation skills in creating a presentation
- Handouts should be made available during the presentation
- Detailed handouts can be linked to a slideshow or chart pad for increased impact
Developing Notes
- A presenter's notes for use during the presentation should be limited
- Use index cards with main points listed to help stay on track
- Use a handout that the audience gets and pencil-in own notes
- When quoting someone, quote only from notes (not memory)
Interpersonal Components
- Platform skills (including voice and nonverbals)
- Overcoming nervousness
- Transitions
- Handling groups
Platform Skills
- Refers to what the presenter does physically when leading a presentation
- Includes body language, tone of voice, and use of hands and arms
- Guidelines for platform skills:
- Look at the speaker when introduced
- Stop walking before starting to talk
- Stand solid
- Critique wrong answers positively
Hostile Questions
- Address the answer to the audience
- Do not argue
- Do not lose self-control
- Remain calm and do not be controlled by someone else's emotions
Technical Components
- Handouts
- Chart pads and boards
- Slideshows
Chart Pads
- Can be used to add a visual dimension to a presentation
- Graphics should be off-center, leaving more room for text
- Centered graphics leave little room for text
Fonts – Choosing a Style and Size
- Two critical variables: font style and font size
- Font styles: serif and san-serif
- Examples of serif fonts: Times New Roman, Courier, Book Antiqua, Garamond
- Examples of san-serif fonts: Tahoma, Arial, Century Gothic
- Serif fonts:
- Have serifs (hooks, curls, and flat spots)
- Easier to read on paper
- Not recommended for slideshow text
- OK for titles
- San-serif fonts:
- Cleaner and easier to read on screens
- Recommended for bulleted text on a slide
- Fine for titles also
- Font size:
- If text on a slide is too small, people can't read it
- Range of font sizes: Titles (36-54 point), Text (28-48 point)
- Final choice of font size depends on the circumstances of the presentation
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Description
This quiz is designed to assess the participant's knowledge of effective presentation skills in the context of state government management, as part of the Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) in Louisiana.
