2. DEFINITION
a) Something given free to a needy person or organization.
b) A printed information provided; free of charge; especially to accompany a
lecture or to advertise something.
3. PURPOSES
a) As a recall aid for the audience.
b) Audience can focus on understanding the points and figuring how they apply
instead of busy writing notes (information).
c) To save note-taking.
d) To stimulate thinking.
e) To guide and stimulate reading.
4. ADVANTAGES
a) Highly detailed explanations (figures, stats, graphs).
b) As a reference in case the audience forget something after class.
DISADVANTAGE
S
a) Too much information on the handouts will distract the audience from
focussing (too engrossed).
b) Expensive to print in bulk.
c) Presentation become boring.
5. WHEN TO USE HAND-OUTS
i) Before Presentation : If you want your students to take notes.
ii) After Presentation : If you want the audience to concentrate because they might
get distracted by the handouts.
HOW TO USE THE HAND-OUTS
a) Select the most important information that will support your message.
b) Choose appropriate graphics to captivate interest.
c) Keep information organized and simple.