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Using media to present ideas . . .
From Reading to Writing Heroes come in many
forms, from the housewife in “A Chip of Glass
Ruby” to the unnamed rescuer in “The Man in the
Water.” Some heroes do their good deeds in the
public eye, while others act quietly behind the
scenes.
Using media to present ideas . . .
However, even quiet deeds can make for an
inspiring story, especially when shared in an
effective presentation. One way to inspire or inform
others is with a multimedia presentation, which
combines sounds, visuals, and text.
Using media to present ideas . . .
Politicians and businesspeople often use
multimedia presentations to convey their
messages at rallies, trade shows, and meetings
of all kinds.
Basics in a Box
GUIDELINES & STANDARDS
Multimedia Presentations
Content
A successful multimedia presentation should
• capture the audience’s attention
with a strong beginning
• use media appropriate to the
content
• clearly, directly, and logically
present information
• end by stating the importance of the
topic, summarizing the points
made, or drawing a conclusion
about the topic
Delivery
A successful presenter should
• have good posture and maintain eye
contact with the audience
• use gestures and body language to
enhance the presentation
• vary his or her pacing as well as the
pitch, tone, and volume of his or her
voice
• smoothly incorporate the media
components into the presentation
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
1 Planning Your Presentation
To find a topic for your presentation, try
brainstorming with your classmates about
people whose work you admire. You might
also talk with your family about relatives who
have done something heroic. After you have
chosen your topic, follow these steps:
Steps for Planning Your Multimedia Presentation
1. Gather information about your hero. What heroic
act did the person perform? What was his or her
motivation? What were the effects of his or her
actions? Conduct research or interviews to collect
answers to these and other questions you generate.
2. Think about your audience. What do they already
know about the person? What do you want them to
know? What background information will you need to
provide?
3. Evaluate your information. Although your
presentation may make an emotional appeal, be sure
your facts are accurate. If necessary, use additional
sources.
Steps for Planning Your Multimedia Presentation
4. Organize your information. What type of
resources are available? Which will help you get your
point across most effectively? Here are some options
to consider:
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Audiotapes and CD’s allow you to present
sound effects, including music and voices.
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Flipcharts, posters, photos, slides, charts,
and graphs allow you to present visuals in a
variety of formats and don’t necessarily require
the use of a computer.
Steps for Planning Your Multimedia Presentation
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Videos allow you to present both sound and
visual materials.
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Computer presentation software allows you to
incorporate sound and visuals and to produce
graphs, charts, and drawings; you can even
project a slide show from a computer.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
2 Developing Your Presentation
Once your have gathered the information you
want to include in your multimedia
presentation, you can begin organizing it and
creating the text and multimedia components.
Steps for Developing Your Multimedia Presentation
1. Create an outline of the points you will make. If
you wish, you can write out your script word for word.
Be sure to indicate where you will include your media
elements. Remember that you may need to introduce
and explain the audio and visual material you
present.
2. Create a strong introduction and conclusion. Use
a question, an anecdote, a startling fact, or a
powerful quotation to grab your audience’s interest
right away. End with a clear, powerful statement to
leave a memorable impression.
Steps for Developing Your Multimedia Presentation
3. Gather and create your media components.
Make sure that all images and text in your visuals are
large enough to be seen at the back of the
presentation area. Check audio materials to ensure
that the sound can be clearly heard.
4. Evaluate your materials. Look critically at your
materials to see whether you have used various
media—including your oral delivery of the text—as
effectively as possible.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
3 Practicing and Presenting
Practice your presentation several times
to become comfortable with speaking
from your script or outline and handling
your media elements. Keep the following
points in mind as you rehearse:
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
3 Practicing and Presenting
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Use your voice effectively. Speak
loudly enough to be heard, but vary
the tone and pitch of your voice to
keep your audience’s attention. Use
changes in volume and pace to
emphasize particular points.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
3 Practicing and Presenting
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Maintain eye contact and use
appropriate gestures and facial
expressions. Keep your audience with
you by looking directly at them and
using gestures and expressions to
maintain their interest and emphasize
your points.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
3 Practicing and Presenting
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Weave the media elements
smoothly into your presentation.
Make sure you know how to operate
the equipment you will be using.
Become completely familiar with the
content of your visuals and audio
materials so that you can talk about
them knowledgeably.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
3 Practicing and Presenting
When you feel confident in your work,
you might want to invite several friends or
family members over to review your
presentation. If necessary, modify your
presentation on the basis of their
feedback.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
4 Refining Your Presentation
TARGET SKILL
VARYING YOUR MATERIAL
To maintain your audience’s interest in your
presentation, vary the types and structures of
your sentences. For instance, asking a
question can get your listeners’ attention, but
asking several questions may confuse or bore
your audience.
Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
5 Editing and Proofreading
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TARGET SKILL
CONSISTENT FORM
Because visuals frequently present a great
deal of information in a small space, it is
important that they be clear and easy to
read. Using correct and consistent
capitalization can help you get your
message across effectively.