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Writing Guides

Creating and Using Overheads

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

Figures, Drawings, Pictures, and Models

Using Overheads

Overhead Integration Checklist

Rehearsal Checklist

Presentation Tips

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Does my visual clearly display one key idea from my presentation?
Is my aid as visually simple as I can make it?
Can my audience understand my visual completely in less than 30 seconds?

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