Developing A Talk Using PowerPoint

Developing A Talk Using PowerPoint Robert L. Tureman

Introduction • An Effective Talk is Well Organized • The Presentation is the Outward Expression of my Inward understanding of my Topic • Spending Time on Content will improve my talk • This can be done by following a simple plan

A Simple Plan for a Great Talk • Start with a clear Topic • List Three Major Points About My Topic • Write an Introduction and Conclusion • Write Detail Bullets For Each Major Point • Use PowerPoint to Turn My Outline into a Presentation

Start with a clear Topic • Be Concise • Be Realistic • Choose Something I Know or can research

List Three Major Points About My Topic • Limit the number because the time is short • Express them as a brief phrase • You may expand on these as you talk

Write an Introduction and Conclusion • These should be written because they are critical to the talk • Include your major points in each • Choose your words carefully

Write Detail Bullets For Each Major Point • Limit these because of time • List about three for each major point • Be concise

Use PowerPoint to Turn My Outline into a Presentation • Use the outline view • Use the major commands • ENTER, TAB, and SHIFT-TAB • Select a Slide Design • FORMAT…SLIDE DESIGN • Run Spell Check • Insert images by using NSERT...PICTURE • Save the file to use when I speak

Conclusion • Well organized talks convey information in a powerful way • Deciding what to say is a "process", not an "event“ • Having a plan can make the talk fun and not a nightmare

Developing A Talk Using PowerPoint