How to create an effective PowerPoint presentation

For help creating a PowerPoint Access the UOP library Click on “Center for Writing Excellence” Click on “Tutorials and guides” Under “Software Tutorials” you will find a Powerpoint tutorial Access the tutorial and follow the prompts

General tips and tricks Be brief! Slides should include an outline of your main points Do NOT flood slides with text Use the notes section for a deeper discussion of the topics on the slide. The notes should include in-text citations when applicable. For in-person presentations: The notes would represent the information you would present live. For online assignments: The notes would represent what would be said if you were presenting the PowerPoint in person.

Powerpoint design Powerpoint presentations should follow the same formatting rules as a paper written in APA format Include in-text citations Be sure to spellcheck and check format and grammar. PowerPoint should follow the same rules as a paper in APA.

Adding images You can add images to liven up your presentation Clipart is a great way to add art without the hassle of tracking down the author If outside images are used, be sure that the photo can be used in your presentation Cite images in the presentation and add a reference in the reference section

Sample Slide Example of an effective slide Be aware of white space Be concise Use visuals The item and verbiage you would use to present this slide to a group of people. If you download an image and you are not sure if it’s copyrighted or not, please cite the image (Image courtesy of ….)

References Include references in alphabetical order Include all sources including image sources