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Which of the following is not a useful step in a team writing project?
 A) Identify Project Requirements
  B) Clarify the Team Mission Statement
  C) Create a Project Plan
  D) Revise the Writing
  E) Finalize the Project

Question 2

Many forms of visual aids are available to enhance a presentation. List five of these and describe the pros and cons of each type.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Multimedia Slides:

Pros: Create professional appearance with many color, art, graphic, and font options. Ability to incorporate video, audio, and hyperlinks. Easy to use and transport via removable disk, Web download, or e-mail attachment. Inexpensive to update.

Cons: Present potential incompatibility issues. Require costly projection equipment and practice for smooth delivery. Tempt user to include razzle-dazzle features that may fail to add value. Too one-dimensional and linear.



Zoom presentations:

Pros: Nonlinear, 3D quality allows presenter to zoom in and out of content to show the big picture or specific details. Attractive templates. Ability to insert rich media. Presentations are interactive, cinematic, and dynamic.

Cons: Cloud-based, so Internet access is required. No way to edit images. Limited font choices. Because there are no separate slides, some users find it difficult to move around the canvas. Zooming can be distracting and even nauseating.



Video:

Pros: Gives an accurate representation of the content; strong indication of forethought and preparation.

Cons: Creates potential for compatibility issues related to computer video formats. Expensive to create and update.



Handouts:

Pros: Encourage audience participation. Easy to maintain and update. Enhance recall because audience keeps reference material.

Cons: Increase risk of unauthorized duplication of speaker's material. Can be difficult to transport. May cause speaker to lose audience's attention.



Flipcharts/Whiteboards:

Pros: Provide inexpensive option available at most sites. Easy to create, modify or customize on the spot, record comments from the audience, and combine with more high-tech visuals in the same presentation.

Cons: Require graphics talent. Difficult for larger audiences to see. Cumbersome to transport and easily worn with use.



Props:

Pros: Offer a realistic reinforcement of message content. Increase audience participation with close observation.

Cons: Lead to extra work and expense in transporting and replacing worn objects. Limited use with larger audiences.



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