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This guide focuses on essential pointers for creating and delivering impactful PowerPoint presentations. Key areas include effective organization, appropriate use of fonts and graphics, and the importance of rehearsal. Learn to structure your agenda, utilize the 6x6 rule, and incorporate visuals that enhance comprehension. Discover how to choose suitable templates and manage special effects to maintain audience engagement. With practical tips on timing and verbal support, you will be equipped to deliver a polished and persuasive presentation.
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PowerPoint PresentationPointers Source: The Woodlands Library
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Presentation Agenda • Organization • Information • Font • Special Effects • Graphics, Templates • Rehearsal
Organization • Agenda- tell where going • Headlines- topic of points • Graphics- used to unify
Information • Key Point introduced presenter backs it up • 6x6 Rule- six / line, six lines/ page • Bullets, not numbers
Font • Selection- arial, comic sans • 18- no smaller • Colour – dark background, light font • Animation- not while talking, suitable
Special Effects • Sparingly • Suitable • Consistent
Graphics Communicate with more than just text. Thematic-creates unity Communicates completion
Canada Figi Size 9,970,610 sq km 18,274 sq km Pop. 31,333,000 852,000 Literacy 97% 92% Life Exp. 80 years 68 years GDP $24,800 $7,300 Graphics • Line Graphs show change over time or trends Showing compatibilities? • Use a table
Templates • Overuse- beware of too much variety • Suitable- stay away from standard ones
Showing Comparisons? • Use a Bar graph • Try a Pie Graph
Rehearsal • Practice Make Perfect- group dynamics • Timing- video , DVD coordination • Verbal support- memorized • Equipment- book it, trouble shooting, library help
Other Tips • “B” key • Use thematic clip art • State purpose • Number of slides