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Effective Powerpoint Presentations

May 09, 2015

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Page 1: Effective Powerpoint Presentations

...and what NOT to do

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Introduction of topics Outline your presentation

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Are bad because they distract people when they are driving

Because they keep people from having real face to face discussions, and especially when people are with other people, they don’t pay attention to what the person is saying.

Waste money People use them in class, cause

disruptions They are thought to cause brain cancer

because of the radiation they emit Even little kids have them

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I like cell phones, and think they are cool!

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Remember....You are the presentation....not your slides!!!!!

Your presentation should not be a distraction

Common Distractions:Bright colorsStrange fontToo many graphicsSounds and animations

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Use large enough font!

Include only necessary information

Use main points, not sentences/paragraphs Approximately 6 words/line, 6 lines/slide

RULE: LESS is MORE!!!RULE: LESS is MORE!!!

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Titles Not too many graphics Be CONSISTANT! (design, background,

color)

EMPHASIS can be shown using different text color(key words) or size

Use contrast( text and background )

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Do’s: Know your informationKnow your part of the presentationKnow when to switch slidesStick to talking about the present

slideSpeak loudly and clearly (you are

the focus)Use your slides to stay focused

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Don’ts:Read off the slidesJump back and forth between slidesRely on your slides to give all the

informationForget to see how your audience is responding

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....Make it interesting!!!!

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