1. POWERPOINT PRESENTATION TIPS

2. FONTS

3. Limit Font Usage
Use no more than 2 to 3 fonts throughout the presentation.

4. Choose Sans-Serif Fonts
Serif-contain short crosshairs at unconnected strokes (Times New Roman, Bookman Old Style)
Sans-Serif-contain no crosshairs (Arial, Comic Sans)

5. Make Text Legible Avoid italicized fonts (difficult to read)
Do not use all capital letters, except for titles

6. Limit Points per Slide Make no more than 6 points per slide.
Use no more than 6 to 8 words per line.

7. GRAPICS & DESIGN

8. Be Consistent
Keep the style of graphic images consistent throughout the presentation.
Keep the background consistent and subtle.
Transitions should match your topic.

9. Be Relevant
Graphics should relate to and enhance the topic of the slide.

10. Avoid Clutter! Do not clutter each slide.
Leave empty space around text and graphics.

11. Bring Content to Life
Use sounds and animation.
Do not overuse them!!

12. COLOR

13. Color Scheme Should be easy on the eyes.
Dark text on light backgrounds.
Light text on dark backgrounds.
Dark backgrounds can make text difficult to read.
Limit the number of colors on a single slide.

14. PRESENTATION

15. PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE!!!
Proofread for spelling & grammar errors.
Prepare notes to help you deliver an effective & dynamic presentation.
If a presentation is complex and lengthy, print handouts for the audience.
Make bullet points appear separately so audience focuses on you, rather than reading the screen.

16. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
Rehearse before delivering to an audience.
Speak slowly & clearly when presenting.
AVOID READING DIRECTLY FROM THE SLIDE!!!
Use points on the slide only as a cue to further describe in detail.

17. CREATING YOUR INTRODUCTION
You can tell a quick story that relates to your topic in some way.
You could also ask audience members a rhetorical question as an attention-getting device.
Use shocking statistics, based on facts that will impact the audience.
Use a bit of humor--a joke in good taste that relates to your topic.