Chapter 21 Activities

1. Regardless of the type of aid used, there are some common guidelines for creating all visual aids. List as many of these guidelines as you can.
   • Keep it simple—assign each point a separate slide and follow the six-by-six rule
   • Word the text in the active voice and parallel grammatical structure
   • Avoid clutter and do not have errors on your visual aid—proofread!
   • Focus on continuity—use the same design elements throughout the entire aid
   • Select appropriate typeface styles and fonts
   • Use color carefully
2. What is the six-by-six rule?

   The six-by-six rule means that you should use no more than six words in a line and six lines on one slide.