E FFECTIVE P RESENTATION D ESIGN grant currie information technology st. lawrence university
Major PowerPoint Pit Fall It’s very easy to let it duplicate our oral presentation listing everything we say word for word
Or to let it have too much
YouPowerPoint Oration Demonstration Visualization To Illustrate To explain To remind Provide Presentation Structure Something to look at … besides you
IN GENERAL Then, when you do use text, it’s clear it’s significant!
When you’re using text follow the six by six rule … really, it is a great rule!
Overriding Presentation Considerations
DESIGN to say you say what you want HOW = WHAT....KISS
Presentation Elements to Consider
theme
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dark on light light on dark light on light dark on dark bright with little contrast Serif Font Sans Serif Font
Title = approx 50 points Body = not less than 25 points (keep in mind location and screen visibility) (test, if possible)
Integrating media: Images Hyperlinks Video by link Embedded from YouTube not a viable option Embedding from file is possible if linking is not
Parting Thoughts Spend majority of time outlining presentation … then translate that into what PowerPoint needs to provide practice your presentation where you will be presenting “package” the presentation as with any scholarly work, cite your sources (including media) If you need assistance IT HelpDesks VTC online training me