Effective PowerPoint Presentation
- 1. J. Burgess
- 2. Theme ◦ Key component to effective presentation Font ◦ Avoid Times New Roman Make sure the color is
- 3. Keep background consistent and subtle ◦ Keep design clear and uncluttered Limit number of graphics Avoid Internet pictures For copyright reasons
- 4. ✔ Credibility will be lost if you misspell a word.
- 5. Don’t Confuse the Audience with a slide like this. ?!?
- 6. Always face the audience Make sure the presentation flows nicely If sound effects are present, wait till they are finished than speak Most of all, GOOD LUCK
- 7. Animations should be subtle Like this one… Music shouldn’t be obnoxious and overpowering Should be basic, like this… Timings should make sense Like this presentation…
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