Slides, overhead transparencies and presentations should be: legible lower-case letters six words per line ten lines per page sans-serif typeface “Arial” is a sans-serif typeface “Times New Roman” is a serif typeface simple keep to one theme per slide highlight key words, don’t underline use a simple and consistent layout landscape orientation simplify diagrams and illustrations example- show one pie-chart slice at a time clear use dark text on a light background for overhead transparencies use light text on a dark background for slides and presentations label diagrams and illustrations clearly use “builds” and “transitions” to present complex material Concise, consistents and simple visuals are essential for effective presentations. This handout was prepared using the “Notes Pages” feature of PowerPoint 4 legible simple clear

Legible: lower-case letters six words per line ten lines per page sans-serif typeface “Arial” is a sans-serif typeface “Times New Roman” is a serif typeface

Simple: keep to one theme per slide highlight key words, don’t underline use simple and consistent layout landscape orientation simplify diagrams and illustrations example: show one pie-chart slice at a time

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Afternoon Nappers Age groups caught napping 10-30 30-50 8% 15% 0-10 22%

Afternoon Nappers Age groups caught napping 10-30 30-50 8% 15% 50-70 0-10 25% 22%

Afternoon Nappers Age groups caught napping 10-30 30-50 8% 15% 50-70 0-10 25% 22% 70-90 30%

Clear: use dark text on a light background for overhead transparencies

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light text on a light background 8

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use light text on a dark background for slides and presentations

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dark text on a dark background 8

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label diagrams and illustrations clearly use “builds” and “transitions” to present complex material

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Concise, consistent and simple visuals are essential for effective presentations.