When you use visual aids is important. If you use them during your presentation to illustrate or expand an idea to the audience, it is much more helpful than presenting them at the end. Select and prepare visual aids with the idea of serving your audience--be sure they are large enough to be seen easily, neat, attractive, and most of all, clearly related to your information.

There are many types of visual aids to choose from. You are required to have your outline made as a poster, and the graphs of your survey results. Anything else that adds color, information or illustration to your presentation is appropriate. Relevant videos may be shown, but may not exceed 3 minutes.

Be sure your partner/assistant has heard your presentation and knows when each visual is to be shown. He/she should be familiar with all equipment, such as video recorder, overhead, slides or opaque projector and be prepared to use them as you speak. Coordination and cooperation between you and your partner is essential for a smooth presentation.

Following are some suggestions for visual aids: