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Elements of a Good Presentation

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Consistency Common backgrounds Common graphics (icons etc.)

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Consider the text colors Use simple images with text Either very light or very dark not both

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Coordinate color with background Use simple fonts Avoid SILLY fonts Avoid SILLY fonts!

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Not too much on one screen Use consistent wording Use brief wording Avoid slang

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Bulleted items : up to 7 per slide Words: up to 7 per item Levels : up to 3 per slide Text : 24 point or LARGER

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Relevant: Should add meaning Balance: Sized appropriately Neat: Dont put text on images

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Large elements Unusual shapes

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Purity, simplicity peace Power and sophistication Black and White Yellow: joy, optimism and hope Blue: peace, tranquility and trust Redstimulatesemotion Primary Colors

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Orange expresses energy or caution Green: nature and health For more information on colors and moods, visit Infoplease.comInfoplease.com Purple implies royalty

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Dont have something flash by too quickly Or Too Slowly Use of sound should be kept to a minimum

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What if your technology fails?Alternate technologyNo technologyHandouts

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Summary of Presentation * Key points * Key points Opportunity for Questions

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Elements of a Good Presentation