Basic rules powerpoint presentation

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Keep it simple..
•Make bulleted points easy to read.
•Keep text easy to understand.
•Use concise wording.
•Bullets are focal points.
•Presenter provides elaboration.
•Keep font size large.

•Use builds…don’t give them too much info at once.

•Stick with the same transition.

•Be creative but leave some color choices to professionals.

•Six words per line.

•Six lines per page.

Making PowerPoint Slides

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Tips to be Covered

OutlinesSlide StructureFontsColour BackgroundGraphsSpelling and GrammarCiting SourcesConclusionsQuestions

Slide Structure – Good

Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation

Write in point form, not complete sentences

Include 4-5 points per slide

Avoid wordiness: use key words and phrases only

Slide Structure - Bad

Do not use distracting animation

Do not go overboard with the animation

Be consistent with the animation that you use

Fonts - Good

Use at least an 18-point font

Use different size fonts for main points and secondary points

this font is 24-point, the main point font is 28-point, and the title font is 36-point

Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial

Graphs - Good

Use graphs rather than just charts and words

Data in graphs is easier to comprehend & retain than is raw data

Trends are easier to visualize in graph form

Always title your graphs

Questions?

End your presentation with a simple question slide to

Invite your audience to ask questions

Provide a visual aid during question period

Avoid ending a presentation abruptly