1. MOH/RBC PowerPoint Template Guide ISHIMWE Kristina

2. Overview This PowerPoint will illustrate the preferred format of MOH/RBC PowerPoint presentations. It will cover: 1.Presentation Content 2.Logos 3.Fonts 4.Emphasis 5.Slide Backgrounds

3. Overview 6. Images and graphics 7. Other media 8. Slide content 9. Bullet point format 10. Slide transitions 11. Oral presentation guidelines/Engaging your audience

4. Presentation Content MOH/RBC PowerPoint presentations should adhere to the following format; a. Title b. Overview c. Body d. Conclusion e. References f. Speaker contact information

5. Logos MOH/RBC presentations- MOH logo: title slide, top-left corner RBC Presentations- RBC logo: bottom-left corner Other logos: bottom of title slide, after RBC logo

6. Emphasis Bold text for emphasis is preferred; – italics, underlined text; harder to read Color contrast may be used AVOID USING ALL CAPS FOR EMPHASIS; TANTAMOUNT TO SHOUTING!

7. Fonts Simple and large; must be legible from the back of the room: – Use Cambria font for headings (at least size 36- font) – Use Calibri font for body text (at least size 24-font) Font sizes, styles MUST be consistent throughout the presentation.

8. Slide Background Keep slide backgrounds very simple; presentations must use a single background throughout Preferred background for MOH/RBC presentations is simple white with black text

9. Images and Graphics Image guidelines for MOH/RBC presentations: – Number – Placement – Quality – Type – Purpose

10. Images and Graphics: Number Number: No more than three images/graphics may appear per slide Too many images = distracting

11. Images and Graphics: Placement Placement: Graphics displayed on the left side of the slide with text appearing to the right or centered with a heading

12. Images and Graphics: Quality Use only high-resolution images; must be seen clearly – Avoid clip-art

13. Images and Graphics: Type High-quality photos and illustrations are permitted: – Bar graphs are pie-chart are preferred to data tables; easier to read – data tables: font must be large enough to read at the back of the room

14. Images and Graphics: Purpose Every image must serve a purpose; don’t bore or confuse your audience – USE “C2C” Correlate images to associated Content

15. Other Media Ex: video, audio clips, etc.: – Permitted, if relevant Online media: – Add link to slide – Fully loaded prior to the presentation Media content should appear on its own slide with a descriptive heading

16. Most Effective Use of PowerPoint Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QwC1cl 0Wa4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QwC1cl 0Wa4

17. Slide Content Text- Less is More: – No more than 6 lines of text per slide; no paragraphs – Need to elaborate? Use more slides, list only key points and explain points verbally

18. Slide Content Abbreviations: Permitted; ensure they are well-known or explain Revision: No spelling or grammatical errors – Use Spell-check! Slides must be in English.

19. Bullet Points Bullet Pont: Required format for presentation – No more than 6 bullet points per slide – General rule: 10 words or less per bullet No need for punctuation at the end of bullet points Each bullet = separate thought

20. Bullet Points Capitalization: first word in bullet only – Exception: other words that are proper nouns Left-justify all bullets – Sub-bulleting is permitted

21. Animation and Slide Transitions All slides should have swift transitions – Slide headings: Transition to display new slide – Avoid text animation; distracting

22. Oral Presentation Guidelines Do not simply read from the PowerPoint! – This is a boring and ineffective style of presentation – Instead, glance at the screen or your notes but Remember to maintain eye contact

23. Engaging Your Audience Time: – Keep presentations short and sweet! Most people can only concentrate for 10 minutes or less Utilize blank slides; bringing attention off the screen and back to you Longer presentations; use interactive pieces: – Video – Audience discussion points

24. References Video: The Most Effective Use of PowerPoint – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QwC1cl0Wa 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QwC1cl0Wa 4 – Guide: Creating an Effective PowerPoint http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/powerpoint.html

25. Presenter Contact Information Please forward any questions, concerns to: ISHIMWE Kristina, RHCC-RBC Intern Email: kristina_adera@yahoo.com