Home Guides Creating and Using Overheads Audience Pointers

Introduction

When to Use Overheads

Emphasize Key Points

Showing Trends, Patterns, Relationships

Show Precise Data Clearly

Providing Special Emphasis

Educate Your Audience

Considering the Basic Design

Creating a Storyboard

Formatting your Overheads

Effective Use of Color

Choosing Types of Visuals

Charts

Tables

Figures, Drawings, Pictures, and Models

Using Overheads

Overhead Integration Checklist

Rehearsal Checklist

Presentation Tips

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Audience Pointers

Back to Educate Your Audience

Various audiences have particular needs; however, here are some important considerations:

• Audiences generally have a recall of seven. This means you should never introduce more than seven concepts per visual.
• Audiences learn what symbols represent. If you use a symbol repeatedly, you don't have to label it every time.
• Icons have more impact on audiences than a simple list. If you need to make a list, also create an accompanying icon.