effective powerpoint
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Correct things to do with your powerpointTRANSCRIPT
Brent Martin
Beaverton Rural School
January 31, 2008
EFFECTIVE POWER POINT PRESENTATION
Fonts Use the 6 x 6 rule for bullet pointsUse contrast
Dark text on light backgroundLight text on dark background
Do not use ALL CAPS except for titlesTest font by standing six feet from monitor
FontsSelect san serif fontsNo smaller than 24 pointsEach page should have a titleUse the same font on all pagesAvoid italicized fontsNo more than 6-8 words per line
Graphics & DesignKeep the background consistentKeep the background subtleKeep the design clean and unclutteredLimit number of transitionAvoid flashy or noisy animation
Graphics & DesignUse clipart sparinglyUse the same style graphic throughoutLimit number of graphicsAll graphics should relate to the presentation
ColorLimit the number of colors on a single screenUse no more than four colors on a chartCheck all colors on a projection screen before presentation
General PresentationCheck spelling and grammarDo not read the presentationGive a brief overview at start, present
information, review important pointsHave bulleted items appear one at a time
General PresentationPractice before you presentShow up early to test equipmentTurn off screen savers and power management
General PresentationUse a wireless mouseIf sound effects are used, wait until sound finishes before speakingIf content is complex, give audience handoutsDo not turn your back to the audience
General PresentationBackup your slide show and take an extra
copy with youProvide the audience with contact
information if they have questionsAvoid dark backgrounds if presenting in a
poorly-lit roomAvoid light backgrounds if presenting in
well-lit room