Top 10 Slide Tips (Presentation)
- 1. Top Ten Slide Tips by Garr Reynolds Image Credit: Richard Rutter - https://www.flickr.com/photos/clagnut/252185030
- 2. Keep It Simple Image Credit: Sodani Chea - https://www.flickr.com/photos/sodaniechea/7042837597
- 3. Limit Text Make them listen. Image Credit: az - https://www.flickr.com/photos/azrasta/5088254388
- 4. Limit Transitions Image Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/topgold/4068417024 Keep them in moderation.
- 5. Quality Images Image Credit: Mr.TinDC - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mr_t_in_dc/5920636730
- 6. Simple Theme Image Credit: Alex Banakas - https://www.flickr.com/photos/abanakas/5871288274
- 7. Appropriate Charts Be relevant and readable.
- 8. Color Use Image Credit: Raffaele Camardella - https://www.flickr.com/photos/raffacama/10071045344
- 9. Font Choice Can you read it from the back of the room? Image Credit: Matt Tiegs: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mattlori/3050841250
- 10. Video and Audio Image Credit: kev-shine - https://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinshine/8334489559
- 11. Use Slide Sorter Image Credit: Mark Crossfield - https://www.flickr.com/photos/manc/1427691715
Editor's Notes
- #2: Garr Reynolds gives the Top 10 Tips to remember while creating presentations. These are relatively easy things to remember, and the following slides will give examples of all ten. https://www.flickr.com/photos/clagnut/252185030
- #3: use lots of negative space, don’t distract your audience -- you’ve come to speak, and they’ve come to listen. Powerpoints are just a tool.
- #4: Slides with lots of words are a turn off. You should be of more use than the slides itself; the presentation shouldn’t be able to flow easily without you.
- #5: Some animation is good, too much can ruin one’s professionalism.
- #6: Don’t settle for pixelated images -- go big or go home. Make it interesting and connected to your presentation. Make sure to cite!
- #7: Keep things minimal. Any text on a slide should be important -- make it easy to read by keeping Powerpoint themes simple so the focus remains on the content.
- #8: Make sure your charts emphasize your point. Tables lack impact, but can be useful if comparing exact numbers.
- #9: Use it...appropriately. Pick a scheme and stick to it. Know your presentation settings -- don’t bring a white presentation into a dark conference room.
- #10: San Serif fonts are best for Powerpoints for their readability
- #11: Use when appropriate -- only concrete examples, don’t go too far off on a limb.
- #12: People comprehend better in chunks or segments. Get into slide sorter to make sure the flow of your presentation is logical and easy to follow.