Radical Rules for Presentations Essential Question: How can I create a presentation that is informative, yet entertaining?

1. Planning and Organization Title Introduction Overall main points Specific main points (bullets or numbers) Closing

2. Editing 6x6 Rule Up to six lines of text per slide Up to six words per line Use strong action verbs  Learn, Create, Design, Evaluate Spell check and proofread

Review – 6x6 Rule (and exceptions) **Don’t write this slide** No more than 6 lines per slide Can have less than 6 lines Title does not count as a line No more than 6 words per line Two letter words do not count as words 6x6 in each column

3. Graphics Appropriate to the topic and slide Clip art, imported graphics, company logo Do NOT violate copyright laws Background not distracting and same on each slide 1-2 per slide (some exceptions)

4. Details – text, font, formatting Text & font should be consistent on each slide Text large enough to see from distance - Minimum size 28 Block fonts, no cursive fonts Dark background, use light text Light background, use dark text

Details continued Slides are eye appealing Slides advance manually or automatically What type of music or sound effects are appropriate? Do not have just 1 bullet (have 2 or none) Use brief statements, no sentences or paragraphs

5. Other Features to Consider Text animation Slide Transitions Slideshow timings Preview show with a projector  Short cut keys: F5 or Shift F5 or

6. “Less is more” in slide shows Do not elaborate/expand on your slides Elaborate/Expand in your verbal presentation Follow 6x6 Rule

7. Presentation Practice your show with the projector Know location of presentation Communication skills Knowledge of topic and slideshow