2. Creating Presentation Content Jiahuan Liu

3. Define the Audience Who is the audience? What are their needs? What are their expectations? How much do they already know? How can you help them understand? Training and Development 2

4. Develop the Content Identify purpose Research topic Brainstorm Create the storyboard ▫Title slide ▫Introduction ▫Key points ▫Conclusion Training and Development 3

5. Edit the Content Make text concise Use consistent verb tense ▫Eliminate excess adverbs and adjectives ▫Use few prepositions Use strong active verbs Keep bullets parallel Training and Development 4

6. Simplify the Content Use one key concept per slide Use the 7 x 7 guideline ▫Limit slide to seven of fewer lines ▫Limit lines to seven or fewer words Training and Development 5

7. Determine Additional Content TextIllustrationsMiscellaneous Text BoxesPicturesShapes Headers & FootersClio ArtTables WordArtPhoto AlbumsHyperlinks Date & TimeSmartArt DiagramsVideo Clips Numbers & SymbolsChartsAudio Clips Training and Development 6

8. The key to an effective presentation is planning ahead!