Bad PowerPoint Presentations — How To Avoid Them —

The addition of visual aids to a presentation provide the presenter with many advantages. Recent studies from the University of Minnesota indicate that the benefits are immense: 43% increase in action being taken 11% increase in the perceptions of the presenter 10.1% increase in retention 8.5% increase in comprehension 7.5% increase in attention 5.5% increase in agreement Bad Example

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Bad Example We can use MANY different colors to annoy the audience: Red Yellow Blue Green

Better Example Use colors that are easy to read. Use background design that makes it easy to see. Use different colors to emphasize a point.

Bad Example Are you listening to the presenter or watching this animation effect and enjoying it? Animations are especially dangerous because it can irritate your audience. Sounds effects are also dangerous because it can irritate your audience.

Use a few key words. Better Example Avoid sound effects. Use simple animation if you use it.

More tips Speak to the audience, not slides. Visual Aids are not your presentation.