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Presentation DefinitionA presentation is the process of presenting a topic to an

audience. It is typically a

• demonstration,

• lecture, or

• speech meant to inform,

• persuade,

• or build good will.

The term can also be used for a formal or ritualized introduction

or offering, as with the presentation of a debutante.

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Keeping a hierarchy and

keeping it consistently makes

the viewer less confused and

forces you to be more organized

KEEP A

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GREAT SOURCE OF ICONS & GRAPHICS

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ANY VALUE TO YOUR CONTENT