Questions and Answers
What does PASS stand for?
Summarizing your purpose into one sentence can _______
clarify your purpose
Solutions are more persuasive than suggestions.
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One way to incorporate ethos into your strategy is to...
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Why is pathos an effective strategy?
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How can you establish your argument using logos?
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People are persuaded when ____________ connect with their ____________.
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Which of the following was not one of the six ideas mentioned by Robert Cialdini in his book influence: The Psychology of Persuasion?
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You should only use one persuasive strategy to craft your message.
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When crafting an argument, a direct approach is always better than an indirect approach.
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The key to a great call to action is...
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Understanding how to effectively deliver bad news is essential to business.
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What are the four B's of bad news delivery?
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Honesty is an important part of delivering negative news.
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Effective persuasion incorporates techniques of manipulation.
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How much of a message does the average brain remember after three days if that message is strengthened with visuals?
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What three design concepts does the text focus on?
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Why is the principle of proximity important?
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Typography is a way to introduce contrast into your document design.
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How can you ensure your document color scheme won't be hard for individuals with color-blindness to interpret?
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What does repetition mean in reference to document design?
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What is a slidedoc?
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Slidedocs are especially effective when used as a
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When using photos in a presentation, you should...
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Which of the following is 'sign posting' a presentation?
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Select ALL of the following that demonstrate a method for avoiding technical difficulties when using presentation materials:
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Which of the following are ways that you can 'cut the clutter' on graphs and use your data to tell a story?
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Effective Negative Messages
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Study Notes
PASS Framework
- PASS stands for Purpose, Audience, Strategy, Structure.
- Summarizing your purpose into one sentence can clarify your purpose.
Persuasion Strategies
- Solutions are more persuasive than mere suggestions.
- Ethos can be incorporated by stating an expert's credentials or supporting proposals with statistics.
- Pathos is effective because decisions often involve instinctive and emotional responses.
- Logos in argumentation involves using internal logic, supporting facts, and avoiding logical fallacies.
Communication Insights
- Persuasion occurs when messages connect with motivations.
- Cialdini's six concepts of influence do not include "Uniqueness."
- Employing multiple persuasive strategies is advisable for crafting messages.
- The effectiveness of direct versus indirect approaches is situational.
Call to Action and Bad News Delivery
- A great call to action should be made easy for the audience.
- Understanding how to deliver bad news is crucial in business communications.
- The four B's of bad news delivery are Bond, Bridge, Bad News, Build.
- Honesty is critical when delivering negative messages.
Visual Communication
- The average brain remembers 65% of a message when visuals are involved.
- Key design concepts include layout, contrast, and repetition.
- Proximity helps the audience quickly interpret the message.
- Typography introduces contrast in document design.
Color and Document Design
- Ensure color schemes accommodate individuals with color blindness by doing trial prints in grayscale.
- Repetition in design refers to consistent use of layouts, colors, shapes, and fonts.
- Slidedocs are hybrids between visual presentations and text-heavy documents; they are useful for pre-reads, references, and follow-ups.
Presentation Best Practices
- Use high-resolution photos and full-bleed layouts for impactful presentations.
- "Sign posting" includes running agendas at the bottom or side margins of presentations.
- To avoid technical issues, save copies as PDFs, organize files, and practice with equipment.
Data Presentation Techniques
- To tell stories with data, remove backgrounds and chart borders, and label data directly.
- Avoid clutter by using color and weight to focus attention on important elements.
Effective Negative Messages Structure
- Use a buffer/opening to cushion the bad news, incorporating appreciation or understanding.
- Follow with an explanation to ensure the recipient understands the reasons behind the decision.
- Position the bad news effectively, using strategies to soften the impact and focus on what can be done instead of what can't.
- End with positive closing statements to renew good feelings and avoid reminding the audience of the bad news.
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