Effective PowerPoint 101

Matthew Eberhardt

Always do an outline slide!

Summarize the structure of your presentation

Go from broad to specific

List main points!

The Power of Multi-Level Lists

With multi-level lists you can convey separate ideas

Making the slide neater

And easier to read

Avoid Text Paragraphs

When you write a lot, no one can really focus on what you’re saying because they’ll be too busy reading whatever is on the slide. So by the time you’re actually done speaking, no one would have listened at all! Avoid big long paragraphs as they are frivolous and messy!

INSTEAD, use short sentences like this!

Some General Tips

• Keep presentations simple

• Limit text on slides

• Choose colors wisely!

• FONTS are important too

• Charts are good!

Make effective use of PICTURES!!

• People identify with pictures

• They are simple and fun!

Choose a RELEVANT photo and talk!

(What do ducks have to do with PPT??)

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PowerPoint Law

Remember, Good Layouts

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Presentations!

Can I use any picture?

(“Insert”)

No!!! Using photos off the Internet require citations!

Try using Clip Art instead!

(“Clip Art”)

Last minute tips?

Expand on ideas written on slides

Speak and involve to the audience

Note cards should be used

Summary

Keep presentations short and simple

Don’t read off slides, come PREPARED

Use photos and other graphics!

Questions?

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