1. Making PowerPoint Presentation ENGG 1305
Dr. Hatem Elaydi
Islamic University of Gaza
Spring 2016, April 11

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Contents
Outlines
Slide Structure
Fonts
Color
Background
Graphs
Spelling and Grammar
Conclusions
Questions
Preparations
Dr. Hatem Elaydi, IUG, ENGG 1305, Spring 2016

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Outline
1st or 2nd slide should be an outline of your presentation
Ex: previous slide
Follow the order of your outline for the rest of the presentation
Only place main points on the outline slide
Ex: Use the titles of each slide as main points
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Slide Structure – Good
Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation
Write in point form, not complete sentences
Include 4-5 points per slide
Avoid wordiness: use key words and phrases only
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Slide Structure - Bad
This page contains too many words for a presentation slide. It is not written in point form, making it difficult both for your audience to read and for you to present each point. Although there are exactly the same number of points on this slide as the previous slide, it looks much more complicated. In short, your audience will spend too much time trying to read this paragraph instead of listening to you.
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Slide Structure – Good
Show one point at a time:
Will help audience concentrate on what you are saying
Will prevent audience from reading ahead
Will help you keep your presentation focused
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Slide Structure - Bad
Do not use distracting animation
Do not go overboard with the animation
Be consistent with the animation that you use
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Fonts - Good
Use at least an 18-point font
Use different size fonts for main points and secondary points
this font is 24-point, the main point font is 28-point, and the title font is 36-point
Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial
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Fonts - Bad
If you use a small font, your audience won’t be able to read what you have written
CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ
Don’t use a complicated font
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Color - Good
Use a color of font that contrasts sharply with the background
Ex: blue font on white background
Use color to reinforce the logic of your structure
Ex: light blue title and dark blue text
Use color to emphasize a point
But only use this occasionally
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Color - Bad
Using a font color that does not contrast with the background color is hard to read
Using color for decoration is distracting and annoying.
Using a different color for each point is unnecessary
Using a different color for secondary points is also unnecessary
Trying to be creative can also be bad
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Background - Good
Use backgrounds such as this one that are attractive but simple
Use backgrounds which are light
Use the same background consistently throughout your presentation
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Background – Bad
Avoid backgrounds that are distracting or difficult to read from
Always be consistent with the background that you use
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Graphs - Good
Use graphs rather than just charts and words
Data in graphs is easier to comprehend & retain than is raw data
Trends are easier to visualize in graph form
Always title your graphs
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Graphs - Bad
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Graphs - Good
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Graphs - Bad
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Graphs - Bad
Minor gridlines are unnecessary
Font is too small
Colors are illogical
Title is missing
Shading is distracting
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Spelling and Grammar
Proof your slides for:
speling mistakes
the use of of repeated words
grammatical errors you might have make
If English is not your first language, please have someone else check your presentation!
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Conclusion
Use an effective and strong closing
Your audience is likely to remember your last words
Use a conclusion slide to:
Summarize the main points of your presentation
Suggest future avenues of research
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Questions??
End your presentation with a simple question slide to:
Invite your audience to ask questions
Provide a visual aid during question period
Avoid ending a presentation abruptly
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22. Preparing for your Presentation
Know your Audience
The Opening
Practice your Presentation
Do’s and Don’ts
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Know your Audience
Who are they?
What do they have in common?
Why will they be here?
How much do they already know about my subject?
How much do they want to know?
What is their level of understanding?
What is their attitude: friendly, hostile, or indifferent?
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The Opening
Your opening is the most important part of your speech.
It should catch the interest of your audience, stimulate their curiosity, and impress them.
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25. Ways to start your opening
A rhetorical question
Example: “Will colonizing outer space ever be practical?”
A dramatic story
Example: Terry Fox’s attempt to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research
A quotation from a famous person
Example: “Good order is the foundation of all good things.” Edmund Burke
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26. Ways to start your opening Continue
A historical events
Example: “Do you remember where you were when Neil Armstrong first set foot on the moon?”
A reference from literature or the holly book
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27. Practice your presentation
Maintain eye contact with the audience.
Eye contact gives
self-confidence
feedback (speed up, slow down, repeat your self)
Keep body movement quiet and natural.
Maintain appropriate voice volume.
Avoid wearing distracting clothing or accessories.
Maintain a constant rate of speech
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28. Practice your presentation
Won’t be able to duplicate the real audience stress.
Avoid being nervous by:
Practice in front of classmates, colleagues, family or friends.
taking deep breaths
distributing weight equally on both feet
Use Body Language Effectively: relaxed gestures, eye contact; don't play with a pen or pointer.
don't block visual aids
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29. Do’s & Don’ts for a Successful Presentation
Do test your computer and practice the slide show before the audience arrives.
Do check ahead of time for proper room lighting and for any glare from windows.
Do make sure everyone in the audience can see and hear you clearly.
Do memorize your speech. Don’t read slide content.
Do use visuals (charts, graphs, tables, photos).
Dr. Hatem Elaydi, IUG, ENGG 1305, Spring 2016

30. Do’s & Don’ts for a Successful Presentation
Do speak to your audience. Don’t speak to the screen.
Do know the order of your slides and which one will come up next…
If you need to refer to a previous slide, do make another copy and position where needed.
Don’t try to reverse the slide show.
Dr. Hatem Elaydi, IUG, ENGG 1305, Spring 2016