1. Presentation Guidelines
Bullets, Graphics, and more

2. Titles short should be easy to read
fonts
colors
clearly explain each slide or topic
proper capitalization or punctuation is necessary

3. Subtitles or Topics purposeful clearly defined logical order
proper punctuation and grammar

4. 6 x 6 Rule No more than six bullets per page
No more than six words per bullet
Exceptions
Quotations
Titles
Music or lyrics
Articles: a, an, the Prepositions: above, below, on Conjunctions: nor, but, and
Dates

5. Bullets & Lists When to use numbered lists? When to use bullets?
step by step process
rankings
order of importance
categories
When to use bullets?
groupings
lists
order is not important

6. Graphics, Images, or Charts
organized
easy to read
not too “cartoonish” or “cutesy”
chart or graphic is appropriate for subject
Pie chart = percentages %
Bar graph or line graph = comparison
copyright is followed
borders help set images a part

7. Fonts & Backgrounds Fonts Backgrounds large enough to read
not “scripty” unless it fits subject
Backgrounds
appropriate for subject matter
not distracting
purposeful

8. Tips focus on your audience eye catching
correct punctuation and grammar
use underline, bold, & italics for emphasis ONLY
keep transistions short
follow 6 x 6 Rule
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