PowerPoint Presentation Pointers Source: The Woodlands Library
Avoiding Death by….. PowerPoint
Presentation Agenda Organization Information Font Special Effects Graphics, Templates Rehearsal
Organization Agenda- tell where going Headlines- topic of points Graphics- used to unify
Information Key Point introduced presenter backs it up 6x6 Rule- six / line, six lines/ page Bullets, not numbers
Font Selection- arial, comic sans 18- no smaller Colour – dark background, light font Animation- not while talking, suitable
Special Effects Sparingly Suitable Consistent
Graphics Communicate with more than just text. Thematic-creates unity Communicates completion
Graphics Line Graphs show change over time or trends Showing compatibilities? Use a table CanadaFigi Size9,970,610 sq km 18,274 sq km Pop.31,333, ,000 Literacy97%92% Life Exp.80 years68 years GDP$24,800$7,300
Templates Overuse- beware of too much variety Suitable- stay away from standard ones
Showing Comparisons? Use a Bar graph Try a Pie Graph
Rehearsal Practice Make Perfect- group dynamics Timing- video, DVD coordination Verbal support- memorized Equipment- book it, trouble shooting, library help
Other Tips “B” key Use thematic clip art State purpose Number of slides