How to Create an Effective PowerPoint Presentation

How to Create an Effective PowerPoint PresentationBy Edward Morrissey

Do not use too many bullet pointsPowerPoint should not be the whole presentationUse appropriate colorsDont go overboard with the bells and whistlesLess is more!Things You Should Not Do

Use appropriate chartsBright colors can help point certain things outUse the same font throughout Keep it Simple!

Positive Things to Include

When using images be sure to use high quality images from either Clip Art or from an appropriate web page.Examples of web pages to use are Flickr Commons and Wikimedia Commons.Cite anything that you use!Quality Pictures

SUMMARYRemember, do not fill up your slides with unnecessary information.Slides are visual aids, they should compliment what you are saying.Use good quality pictures, and make sure you cite your sourcesNo child like illustrations.Be Professional!

Galuzzi, L. (2006) North Face of Mt. Everest. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IMG_2124_Everest.jpgMatthews, L (2009) Statue of Liberty. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasjm980/8055665322/?reg=1Abreu, E (2009) New York City skyline, view from Weehawken NJ. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/29624656@N08/3735314426/?reg=1&src=sharev3Microsoft Clip ArtPolar BearPresentation

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