How to prepare a presentation Dr. Abdullatif Al-Terki
How to prepare a presentation ? Power point format Urology presentation Finale
Power point format Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent Summary
Make it Big Clear font (instead small ) Estimate if clear from 2 meters
Power point format Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent Summary
Keep it simple Not too many colours fonts Not too many fonts & styles The 6 X 7 rule – No more than 6 lines per slide – No more than 7 words per line Avoid animations or artwork as distract Avoid sound effect as distract
Power point format Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent Summary
Make it clear ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ Italics are difficult to read on screen Normal or bold fonts are clearer Use colors to emphasize instead underlining Use numbers for lists with sequence
Make it clear (colors) Use contrasting colors Light on dark vs. dark on light (e.g. black on white) Use complementary colors
Power point format Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent Summary
Be progressive Use flow charts Use sequence to reach end points
Power point format Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent Summary
Be consistent Differences draw attention (e.g. tick) Differences may imply importance Use surprises to attract not distract
In Summary Big Simple Clear Progressive Consistent
Urology presentation Title Definitions Case scenario (with imaging if applicable) Pathophysiology Presentation Work-up Management with latest update conclusions
Urology presentation Choose main points & concepts Expand on each point Highlight controversial points Challenge concepts with justifications Present your hypothesis (if applicable) Reference your presentation
Presentation Aids References – Use textbooks to understand & framework (as backdated) – Review articles are excellent sources – Use guidelines (but beware only provide guidance & are challangble) – Obtain original papers if controversy – Criticize evidence if not making sense – The stronger the evidence the better the outcome (e.g. RCT)
Finale Sum up Conclusions Stick to time Allow time for questions End with a happy note (joke)