Presentation for the course BUS251: Business Communication Faculty- Mehdi Hussain Senior Lecturer, North South University Topic : Use of voice and visuals Presented ByGroup: Ideation Members : Saami Ahmed 1010809030 Md. Shah ahsan 1010762030 Saimina Zaman 1020562030 Tasmin Sultana 1010672030 Tanzia Hossain 0910356030 Mithun Saha 1020852030

Is the sound produced by the vocal organs of a vertebrate

Use of VoiceIt reflects our emotion. The tone of voice shows our concern for the audience. It helps to gain support when difficulties arise It shows level of confident.

Difficulties in voice1. Lack of pitch variation

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Lack of variation in speech3. 4. Lack of vocal emphasis Unpleasant voice quality

Lack of Pitch Variation Might lose audience.

Problem can be corrected. Change in pitch make the speech more enthusiastic. Avoid raising voice at the end of sentence.

Lack of variation in speaking Speed Easy parts fast rate. Important or hard parts slow rate. Incorrect use of pause. Use of distracting nonwords

Lack of variation in speaking Speed

Lack of vocal emphasisVoice Volume

Unpleasant voice qualityVoice quality involves attention to volume, speed and fluency, clarity and pronunciation.

Self-Analysis and ImitationTape-recorder Analyze other speakers Imitate good techniques and avoid bad one. Practice

Visuals

A picture, chart, or other presentation that appeals to the sense of sight, used in promotion or for illustration or narration.

Use of Visuals1. Proper Use of design 2. Types to consider 3. Audience size, cost and ease of preparation considerations 4. Techniques in using Visuals

Use of Visualsa picture is worth a thousand words

Source-A study by Decker Communications

Designselect what simplifies, communicates the complex

TypesKnow them all, for the one occasion

Audience size, cost, ease of preparation consider all

Some Factors That Should Influence Choosing VisualsAudience size and formality Cost of preparing and using the visualsThe ease and time of preparation

Audience Size, Cost and Ease of preparation ConsiderationMedia Very good Nonprojected Poster Flip chart Good Presentation board Good Real object or model Very good Chalkboard or white board Fair Photos Handouts Very good Excellent Projected 35m slides Very good Overhead transparencies Very good Visual presenters Very good TVs/VCRs Excellent Computer projection Very Good Image Quality Audience Size Small Small Small Small Medium Cost $$ $ $ $-$$$$ $ Time of Preparation Medium Short Short Short to long None

Medium LargeLarge Medium

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Short to medium Short to longMedium Short

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Techniques1. Make certain that everyone in the audience can see the visuals. 2. Explain the visuals if necessary. 3. Organize and plan the use of each visual. 4. Emphasize the visuals. 5. Talk to the audience--not the visuals. 6. Avoid blocking the listeners view of the visuals.

Thank you

"The audience only pays attention as long as you know where you are going."-- Philip Crosby