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DO THIS, NOT THAT

DO THIS, NOT THAT Good and bad PowerPoint presentation techniques

DO: Keep It Simple Keep bullet points and elements to a minimum Break sentences into bullets and use them to emphasize what you are saying, but do not over do it Try keeping elements down to three plus your background Keep fonts consistent throughout the presentation

DON’T: Clutter Your Slide Don’t read your slides to the audience. Don’t add as many images as you can. Don’t type long paragraphs of words and words and words. Get to the point. Don't CHANGE fonts multiple TIMES on one slide.

DO: Use a Pleasing Color Palette Choose a color scheme that is appropriate for your brand or organization Choose backgrounds and colors that are easy to see and read Font choices should be legible from a distance Be careful with pattern and photo backgrounds

DON’T: Be Distracting Don’t use heavy photo backgrounds that make the message unclear. Don’t use neon or hard to read colors for your text. Don’t use Different Types of Bullets for Every point You make Don’t use super small type that is hard to read from a distance.

DO: Use Subtle Transitions If transitions are added try to keep them consistent throughout the slides of your presentation Effects should be subtle unless emphasis is needed Here we GO!

DON’T: Emphasize Everything Don’t use distracting animations. Don’t slow down animations and make them longer. Don’t add loud noises or unprofessional sound effects to your slide transitions.

DO: Add Appropriate Photos When using photography keep the style consistent throughout your presentation Photography enhancements/filters should be kept to a minimum

DON’T: Overdo It Don’t use different styles for images. Don’t use unnecessary image filters and shadows. Don’t distract from your message with too many images on one slide.

DO THIS, NOT THAT Top five tips for successful presentation handouts

DON’T: Overload the Audience Focus on the key points of your presentation Try to keep the handout to one page Don’t print the bulleted slides of your PowerPoint presentation Your handout should be able to stand alone Helpful resource to those not attending the presentation Refresher for attendees to look back at later

DO: Distribute Accordingly Give before if: You reference the handout during the presentation As a resource to take notes Give after if: You feel the particular audience will be distracted by the handout during your presentation NOTE: Make sure to tell the audience if information in your presentation is not in the handout

DON’T: Be Afraid of White Space White space on your handout gives the audience a place to take notes.

DO: Use Graphics if Applicable Use a graphic to simplify an explanation Use a graphic to remind the audience about a key point of the presentation Use graphs or infographics on handout to help demonstrate facts

DON’T: Wait Until the Last Minute Important part of the audience experience, so allow plenty of time to create Proofread handout for mistakes and spelling errors Make it look professional