GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Visual Aids, ContinuedExampleThis is an example of a simple slide that sends a clear message:WELL-MADE S LIDE S CONTAIN- -• Pa ra llel words a nd phrases.• Bo ld lines a nd type big eno ug h to see.• Mostly lower case lettering -- easier to read.• A title a nd maybe a sub-title.• Ab out six lin es -- six words p er lin e.• Bo rder, bullets, maximum o f three colors.• Logo, name o f o rganiza tion, slide number.Speed y T ru ck in g Co - - you call, we haul 8Figure 9-3. Sample slideNumberingslidesRulesNumbering each slide makes it easier to retrieve if someone wants to see itagain later in the presentation. However, don't number slides if you vary theirsequence in other presentations.To show slides properly, follow these rules:Don'tDoDisrupt presentation to handle slides. Practice handling slides and gauging timeneeded to read them. Also use anassistant to flip slides.Talk at the screen.If referring to the screen, stand aside, usea pointer, and put it down when done.Block audience's view.Give the audience a clear view of screen.Change slides too quickly.Give the audience time to read slides.Read slide to the audience.Read the slide silently or watch to see ifthe audience has finished reading.Show a complicated slide and give acomplicated explanation of it.Use slides as gimmicks or crutches.Leave projector on with blank screen.Paraphrase key points for emphasis.Make the slide simple and fill it out withconcise spoken words.Show only necessary slides.Turn off projector or use a cover slide.NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook 9-12