Essential PowerPoint Rules !

keep it simple

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limit bullet points & text

give detailed handout- not copy of ppt!

use limited text! (4-6 words!)

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transitionsbe judicious and careful!

imitate tv news transitions !

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graphics

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powerpoint templatesconsistencyvisual theme

don’t use templates!

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graphsis it necessary?

how much detail needed?pie chart = percentages

vertical bar charts: changes in quantity over time

horizontal = compare quantities

line chart =demonstrate trends

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use of colorbackgroundconsistency

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fontschoose fonts deliberately

revels character

can read from back of room

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video & audiobackground

concrete exampleembed in presentationno ppt sound effects!

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use of slide sorterstoryboardorganize

entire presentation

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Presented By: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.