common mistakes in ppt

8/8/2019 Common Mistakes in PPT

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Have you experienced thatHave you experienced that

You walked into the meeting room,

They dimmed the light,

The presenter click on the mouseagain and again.

Guess what happen next


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After five minutes or soAfter five minutes or so

They starts nodding,

Or meditating?

May be praying?

NO!

This could be you


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Whats wrong here?Whats wrong here?

Anything can go wrong anytime,

However mistakes can be avoided,

10 common mistakes in PowerPointPresentation.


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1. Poor Knowledge on the Topic1. Poor Knowledge on the Topic

Do it only if your are ready,

Use the cue cards,

Dont give the handout at thebeginning,

Dont read word by word,

Be confident.


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2. Using the Wrong Fonts2. Using the Wrong Fonts

Use Arial orHelvetica

Use large fonts (35-45 points),

Use 6-8 words per line

Use 6 lines or less per slide

36 points

Arial


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Things to avoid in using fontsThings to avoid in using fonts

Avoid fonts less than 24 points E.g. avoid fonts less than 24 points

Avoid italicized fonts E.g. avoid italicized fonts

Avoid using dark text on dark

background. to test the fonts, stand six feet away.

20 points

Italic


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3. Using the Wrong Background3. Using the Wrong Background

Avoid using too many colors,

Limit the colors on each screen,

Poor background choices will resultedin poor visibility,

E.g. next slide

Next


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4. Poor Text Color4. Poor Text Color

Choose the right text contrast,

Use the high contrast so that easy to

read, Like white text on dark blue,

E.g. this is very poor text color Poor color


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.5. Text too SmallText too Small

Avoid using small text,

Use over30 points size text,

Not less than 24 points, e.g. this text is too small 20 points


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6. Use Bullet Points6. Use Bullet Points

Use bullet points for key ideas,

Avoid using to many bullets,

Dont use more than 6 lines per slide,

Use full sentences only when quote.


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Avoid too many bullet pointsAvoid too many bullet points

avoid too many bullet points


Avoid too many bullet points

Avoid too many bullet points Avoid too many bullet points





This is bad


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7. Spelling and Grammar Check7. Spelling and Grammar Check

Click on tools,

Easy to check on errors,

However, some words cant be check,

e.g.

Ham

Diyon


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8. Annoying Animations and Sound8. Annoying Animations and Sound

EffectEffect

Animation with sound effect distract,

It can be effective if wisely used,

Avoid flashy, flying and twirlinganimation,

Use less annoying like Appear effect

and Dissolve effect,

Avoid using sound effect.


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Annoying animation and soundAnnoying animation and sound

effecteffect


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9. Dont Copy Images from Websites9. Dont Copy Images from Websites

Check out the copyright issues,

Choose from the clip art,

If websites, get free photos atPhotoshop Tutorials Blog,

Get wmf file with vector images,

www.flickr.com/creativecommons/


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Enlarged Pictures from the WebsiteEnlarged Pictures from the Website

stretchStretch up


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10. Remember Your Audience10. Remember Your Audience

Take full control of your audience,

Dont speak to yourself but speak out,

You should be the main attraction notthe PowerPoint,

Speak to your audience not the

screen,

Control your voice.


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Extra TipsExtra Tips

Use the K.I.S.S. principle (Keep it silly

simple),

Check all the equipments andrehearse,

Bring extra projector bulb,

Check the lighting in the room,

Point out the exit in case of fire.


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PowerPoint is not Evil!PowerPoint is not Evil!

If only we can avoid these silly ten

mistakes,

Much more better than

This one


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PowerPoint is Great!PowerPoint is Great!


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Death by PresentationDeath by Presentation

This is an example of a boring office

Presentation

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Thank You..Thank You..

Any Questions..

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