Preparing a HandoutOr, getting your audience to see the important points clearly!

You GoalFor the last 10% of your grade,

you will give a short presentation over your argument of a definition. You will have a total of seven minutes to complete this task. Five minutes will be devoted to your argument, and the last two will be for questions from your classmates.

Goal TwoYou will need some visual

representation for this presentation, so do not plan to stand in front of the class and read your paper. The visual can be a PowerPoint, Prezi, puppet show, or some other medium to capture the attention of your audience. You will also prepare a handout with the most important points from your argument with at least on image.

Constructing the PresentationWhen selecting your presentation

medium, keep in mind the type of information your are discussing.

Prezi looks fun and exciting, but may not be the best when displaying numerous info-graphs (but I’m always willing to be surprised!)

Also remember your time limit!

Putting the Pieces TogetherUltimately, you want the

presentation to keep your audience engaged but give a clear picture of your argument.

Designing the HandoutThe handout should be a

memento of your presentation for your peers and myself.

But how do you create a handout that is both impactful and easy to read……

Glad you asked!

Where to Put Your StuffYou want to engage your

audience with clearly marked visuals and text.

Start with a focal point

A Focal Point….Captures the attention right

away.

It is usually a visual.

Could be an interesting photograph, strong colors, or shapes.

Where to put the Focal PointThe golden

proportion

It’s a universal visual aesthetic

Where do you Put the Other Things? Once your focal point is placed,

you must direct your viewers to the next important item which is the text

Let the grid or grid lines direct your copy

Type TipsKeep the headline and lead together

Set copy in columns to keep long copy reader-friendly

Avoid fully justified or centered type

Watch for inelegant breaks in headlines or legs of type

Avoid lone words at the top or bottom of columns!

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Don’t do this!

More Tips, Tricks, and Fun!Place visuals

near the top.

Look for directions in your picture and align them correctly.

Don’t Flip photos!

Don’t interrupt the flow of reading!

Terrible

So Much Better….

Remember….Good layouts capture attention,

control flow, convey information, and evoke emotion