effective powerpoint 101
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Tips and guidelines on how to make effective PowerPoint presentationsTRANSCRIPT
Effective PowerPoint 101
Matthew Eberhardt
Always do an outline slide!
Summarize the structure of your presentation
Go from broad to specific
List main points!
The Power of Multi-Level Lists
With multi-level lists you can convey separate ideas
Making the slide neater
And easier to read
Avoid Text Paragraphs
When you write a lot, no one can really focus on what you’re saying because they’ll be too busy reading whatever is on the slide. So by the time you’re actually done speaking, no one would have listened at all! Avoid big long paragraphs as they are frivolous and messy!
INSTEAD, use short sentences like this!
Some General Tips
• Keep presentations simple
• Limit text on slides
• Choose colors wisely!
• FONTS are important too
• Charts are good!
Make effective use of PICTURES!!
• People identify with pictures
• They are simple and fun!
Choose a RELEVANT photo and talk!
(What do ducks have to do with PPT??)
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PowerPoint Law
Remember, Good Layouts
EqualEffective
Presentations!
Can I use any picture?
(“Insert”)
No!!! Using photos off the Internet require citations!
Try using Clip Art instead!
(“Clip Art”)
Last minute tips?
Expand on ideas written on slides
Speak and involve to the audience
Note cards should be used
Summary
Keep presentations short and simple
Don’t read off slides, come PREPARED
Use photos and other graphics!
Questions?
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