Using media to present ideas . . .

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Using media to present ideas . . .
From Reading to Writing Heroes come in many form
s, 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.
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Using media to present ideas . . .
However, even quiet deeds can make for an inspir
ing 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.
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Using media to present ideas . . .
Politicians and businesspeople often use multime
dia presentations to convey their messages at
rallies, trade shows, and meetings of all kinds.
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B a s i c s i n a B o x
GUIDELINES STANDARDS
Multimedia Presentations
Content
A successful multimedia presentation should

• capture the audiences attention with a strong
  beginning
  
• clearly, directly, and logically present
  information

• use media appropriate to the content
• 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
  
• vary his or her pacing as well as the pitch,
  tone, and volume of his or her voice

• use gestures and body language to enhance the
  presentation
  
• smoothly incorporate the media components into
  the presentation

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Creating Your Multimedia 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
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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 t
hey already know about the person? What do you
want them to know? What background information
will you need to provide? 3. Evaluate your inform
ation. Although your presentation may make an
emotional appeal, be sure your facts are
accurate. If necessary, use additional sources.
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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
• Audiotapes and CDs allow you to present sound
  effects, including music and voices.
  
• Flipcharts, posters, photos, slides, charts, and
  graphs allow you to present visuals in a variety
  of formats and dont necessarily require the use
  of a computer.

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Steps for Planning Your Multimedia Presentation

• Videos allow you to present both sound and visual
  materials.
  
• 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.

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Creating Your Multimedia 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.
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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 audiences interest right
away. End with a clear, powerful statement to
leave a memorable impression.
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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 mediaincluding your oral delivery of the
textas effectively as possible.
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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
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
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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation

• Use your voice effectively. Speak loudly enough
  to be heard, but vary the tone and pitch of your
  voice to keep your audiences attention. Use
  changes in volume and pace to emphasize
  particular points.

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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation

• 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.

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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation

• 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.

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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
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.
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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
TARGET SKILL VARYING YOUR MATERIAL To maintain
your audiences 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.
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Creating Your Multimedia Presentation
Editing and Proofreading
TARGET SKILL CONSISTENT FORM Because visuals f
requently 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.