• DocumentCode
    3241908
  • Title

    Does loud clapping mean you gave a good presentation, or is your audience glad it´s over? What makes a good visual presentation?

  • Author

    Northrop, Barbara A. ; Peck, Angelika D.

  • Author_Institution
    Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
  • fYear
    1996
  • fDate
    18-20 Sep 1996
  • Firstpage
    108
  • Lastpage
    116
  • Abstract
    Busy, busy, busy-too busy to read-just show me visually and make it entertaining. Plain and simple, people like stories with pictures. In the age of television, computers, videos, and the information superhighway, we want it all fast and simple. We cannot even listen to music anymore. We need a video to interpret the theme. Most often, visual materials are a vital part of any successful presentation. If they are appropriate and used effectively, they can ensure success in getting the message across simply and clearly. A superior presentation gives the audience an understanding of your subject that seems effortless. We provide some fundamental suggestions for preparing a great visual presentation, one that your audience will applaud. You can improve your next presentation by applying our recommendations for layout, design, font and size selection, as well as the use of color; tables, and figures. We also include suggestions for multiple author and subject presentations. Make your visuals stand out and be noticed. They are essential to communicating your message. If your visuals are not effective, your efforts are in vain. Have you ever sat through a talk and admired the visuals used? Your visuals can also be admired if you heed these helpful hints
  • Keywords
    business data processing; business graphics; document handling; technical presentation; information superhighway; subject presentations; technical presentation; visual materials; visual presentation; Computer graphics; Laboratories; Layout; Organizing; Physics; Size control; Software packages; TV; Videos; Visual communication;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Professional Communication Conference, 1996. IPCC '96 Proceedings. Communication on the Fast Track., International
  • Conference_Location
    Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-3689-5
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/IPCC.1996.552587
  • Filename
    552587