Effective powerpoints forbes

Antrico Forbes

EFFECTIVE POWERPOINT

Simplicity is key

Limit the words on your slides

This is helpful for limiting boredom, you want your audience engaged

Your text, make sure it is always big, don’t have the personin the back squint

Establish a visual connection with your audience

Make sure your colors stand out but arnt difficult to read

If you plan on using printouts make sure you print grayscale if using photos.

HELPFUL TIPS

You want to add flavor to your slides,

pictures speak a thousand words &

help establish visual connections.

FLAVOR

Intro- presentation title, name, date( if needed)

Outline- a preview of what is to come

Make sure you stick to the format

Hierarchy styled bullets help tremendously

Content of your outline

The juicy points of your powerpoint, explain the points from your outline

Wrap up

Lightly touch on everything as you conclude

Include contact information so any of your viewers can contact you if need be

STRUCTURE

Wrap up

Lightly touch on everything as you conclude

Allow opportunity for questions.

Include contact information so any of your viewers can contact you if need be

Structure Continued

Choose your animation wisely

useful yes, essential no, very time consuming

Limit the sounds you can apply

sound every once in a while is fine, but can be annoying if over used

Change the basic themes, power points are expressive of yourself. Don’t be scared to change colors

Play around, there are many useful tools that

Microsoft provides

Don’t forget to limit your text

SUMMARY

http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/

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