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9781457668999

The Essential Guide to Presentation Software

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  • ISBN13:

    9781457668999

  • ISBN10:

    1457668998

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2014-06-25
  • Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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Summary

This completely revised guide shows students how presentation software can be used to support, not overtake, their speeches. Sample screens and practical advice on using PowerPoint, Prezi, and other presentation tools make this an indispensable resource for students preparing electronic visual aids.

Author Biography

Allison Joy Bailey serves as the Chair of the Department of Communication, Media Studies, and Journalism at Gainesville State College, Gainesville, Georgia. She teaches Communication courses in the areas of Business and Professional, Interpersonal, Intercultural, as well as the basic course. Additionally, she teaches Environmental Communication as a member of the Teaching Faculty of the Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis where she combines geospatial analysis with her research projects. She is actively involved with the National Communication Association and serves as the 2010-2011 Chair of the Community College Section and Past-Faculty Delegate to Sigma Chi Eta, one of the honoraries sponsored by NCA. She received her bachelor’s degree in English Education and her master’s degree in Speech Communication & Theatre from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. In Fall 2010, she successful defended her dissertation titled "The Communication Process: Impact of Ethnocentrism and Communication Apprehension on Foreign Language Student Competence,” and will be awarded her doctorate in Higher Education Administrative Leadership from Argosy University in Spring 2011.

Rob Patterson is an Assistant Professor in the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. He teaches communication, non-profit, and global citizenship segments in McIntire’s integrated core experience, as well as an upper-division course in public speaking and persuasion. Additionally, Patterson regularly teaches rhetoric and speech seminars in the University Seminars (USEM) program at UVA. Patterson received his BA, as a double major in speech communication and political science, from Texas State University, his MA in communication from the University of Oklahoma, and his PhD in communication studies (rhetoric and culture) from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has fourteen years of experience teaching communication coursework at four different universities and several years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, most recently as the Associate Executive Director/Chief of Staff for a national higher education accrediting agency in Washington, DC. In this latter role, he worked on a number of international projects and traveled abroad. Patterson has published work in rhetorical theory, political communication, and communication pedagogy. He recently had his guide to using presentation software rereleased (Bedford/St. Martin’s). Patterson won a teaching excellence award from the University of Nebraska Alumni Association in 1997 and holds memberships in both the National Communication Association and the Association for Business Communication. He enjoys canoeing, travel, the outdoors, and especially his family life.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION TO USING PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

Speech First, Presentation Aids Second

Effective Presentation Aids Are Audience Centered

Speaking to the College Audience

Speaking to the Professional Audience

Speaking in Your Community

Pros and Cons of Using Presentation Aids

 

2. PRESENTATION SOFTWARE AND OTHER TYPES OF VISUAL AIDS

Posters

Objects and Models

Pictorial Presentation Aids

Charts and Graphs

Photographs, Drawings, and Clip Art

Maps

Multimedia: Music Clips, Video Clips, and Websites

From PowerPoint to Prezi

 

3. DESIGNING AND CREATING YOUR SLIDE SHOW

Basic Design Principles

Deciding on the Right Type and Number of Slides

Utilizing Color and Contrast to Your Advantage

Best Practices for Using Text on Slides

Considering Layout

Maintaining Fluency and Consistency in your Slide Show

Getting Started With Prezi

Applying Design Principles Using Microsoft PowerPoint

Familiarizing Yourself with Toolbars and Presentation Options

Slide Layout

Design Template

Blank Presentation

Making Effective Choices about Color and Contrast within the Presentation Modes

A Closer Look at Text Options

Learning the Viewing Options for Slides and Presentations

Normal View

Slide Sorter View

 Notes Page View

 Slide Show View

Viewing Options and Layout Questions

Incorporating Visual Inserts into Your Slides

Pictures

Clip Art

Charts

Tables

SmartArt Graphics

Introducing Multimedia Clips in Your Presentation

Sound

Movie

Web Content

Working with Transition Effects and Text Animations

Transition Effects

Text Animations

Featuring Interactivity in Your Slide Show: A Note About Personal Response Systems

 

4. PREPARATION AND DELIVERY: EFFECTIVELY USING YOUR PRESENTATION AID

Ensuring Effective Delivery

Planning for the Unexpected

Familiarizing Yourself with the Speaking Site and Equipment

Using Equipment Effectively

Practice, Practice, Practice

Delivery with a Presentation Aid

5. DELIVERING SUCCESSFUL ONLINE PRESENTATIONS

Using Online Presentation Tools

Engaging a Virtual Audience

Conclusion

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