Chapter 2 Synopsis

Lynell Burmark looks at creating slides and handouts in chapter two of her book, “They Snooze, You Lose”. I think the strongest point she tries to convey is the importance of pictures to accompany the text. You have the ability to capture the audience’s attention by using the right image or graphic during your presentation. Burkmark also stresses the effect good handouts can make on a presentation, including financially. Going back to slide creation, Burkmark says “What should you put on slides? In most cases, what’s too expensive to put on printed handout-color, especially full-color…?” (Burmark, 2011) Keeping these tweaks in mind, you can apply them to your presentations to create a more engaging show and also something that allows for a higher rate of retention. Burmark also ask, what goes on a handout? Her response is key to the message she is trying to convey, “The handout is where you transform what I think is important for you to learn into what you think is important for you to remember.” (Burmark, 2011) References Burmark, L. (2011). They snooze, you lose:the educator's guide to successful presentations. San Francisco: Josey-Bass. DOI: www.amazon.com