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