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Effective Visual Aids in Communication

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  1. Chapter 12 Visual Aids

  2. Learning Objective 1 Describe the purposes of visual aids in written and oral communication.

  3. Effective Visual Aids • Help improve understanding of complex ideas. • Increase retention of information. • Add interest and variety.

  4. Learning Objective 2 Prepare and properly label figures and tables for written reports.

  5. Figures and Tables • Titles – (Who, What, When , Where, Why) • Numbered for reference • May be called illustrations • Figures • Tables

  6. Learning Objective 3 Describe five types of tables and charts and explain an appropriate use for each type.

  7. Tables and Charts • Word table – comparison of terms • Numeric data tables – comparison of numbers • Organization charts – reporting relationships • Flow charts – step by step progression • Pie charts – relationships of parts to a whole

  8. Learning Objective 4 Describe five types of graphs and construct graphs for various purposes.

  9. Graphs • Bar graph – compares differences in quantities • Simple bar graph • Broken bar graph • Multiple bar graphs • Stacked bar graphs • Positive-negative bar graphs • Line graph – shows changes over time • Multiple line graph

  10. Learning Objective 5 Describe three other types of visual aids.

  11. Visual Aids • Map • Pictograph • Photograph • Drawing

  12. Learning Objective 6 Explain ethical and other considerations for developing visual aids.

  13. Ethical and Other Considerations • Pictograph – number of images, not their size • Bar graph – Height or length, not the width • Must begin at zero • Line Graph – intervals should be consistent

  14. Ethical and Other Considerations, continued • Visual aids should have labels and good contrast between text and background. • Use color to attract attention to key information, contrast data, and create moods.

  15. Learning Objective 7 Select and prepare appropriate visual, audio, or multimedia aids for oral presentations.

  16. Aids for Presentations • Slides and transparencies • Handouts • Flipcharts • Posters • Physical objects or models

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