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TEN MISTAKES IN POWERPOINT TEN MISTAKES IN POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

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0. Before you start0. Before you start

• Respect the dress code!

• How many slides for my presentation?

• How many minutes for each slide?

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1. Poor Knowledge on the Topic1. Poor Knowledge on the Topic

• Do it only if your are ready (rehearse),

• Don’t read any paper,

• Don’t give the handout at the beginning,

• Don’t read word by word,

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2. Using the Wrong Fonts2. Using the Wrong Fonts

• Use Arial or Helvetica

• Use large fonts (35-45 points),

• Use 6-8 words per line

• Use 6 lines or less per slide

36 points

Arial

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2. Using the Wrong Fonts2. Using the Wrong Fonts

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2. Using the Wrong Fonts2. Using the Wrong Fonts

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2. Using the Wrong Fonts2. Using the Wrong Fonts

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Things to avoid in using fontsThings to avoid in using fonts

• Avoid fonts less than 24 points• E.g. avoid fonts less than 24 points

• Avoid italicized fonts• E.g. avoid italicized fonts

• Avoid using dark text on dark background. Or blue font on blue background!

• to test the fonts, stand 2 meters away.

20 points

Italic

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3. Using the Wrong Background3. Using the Wrong Background

• Avoid using too many colors,

• Limit the colors on each screen,

• Poor background choices will resulted in poor visibility,

• E.g. next slide…

Next

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This is poor background

• Too dark• Text should be light,• Wrong choice for PowerPoint

background,• Avoid this combination.

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4. Poor Text Color 4. Poor Text Color

• Choose the right text contrast,

• Use the high contrast so that easy to read,

• Like white text on dark blue,

• E.g. this is very poor text color Poor color

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5.5. Text too SmallText too Small

• Avoid using small text,

• Use over 30 points size text,

• Not less than 24 points,• e.g. this text is too small 20 points

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6. Use Bullet Points6. Use Bullet Points

• Use bullet points for key ideas,

• Avoid using to many bullets,

• Don’t use more than 6 lines per slide,

• Use full sentences only when quote.

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Avoid too many bullet pointsAvoid too many bullet points• avoid too many bullet points• avoid too many bullet points• Avoid too many bullet points• Avoid too many bullet points• Avoid too many bullet points• avoid too many bullet points• Avoid too many bullet points• Avoid too many bullet points• Avoid too many bullet points

This is bad

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7. Spelling and Grammar Check7. Spelling and Grammar Check

• Click on tools,

• Easy to check on errors,

• However, some words can’t be check, such as last name.

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8. Annoying Animations and Sound 8. Annoying Animations and Sound EffectEffect

• Animation with sound effect distract,

• It can be effective if wisely used,

• Avoid flashy, flying and twirling animation,

• Use less annoying like Appear effect and Dissolve effect,

• Avoid slides transition

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Annoying animation and sound Annoying animation and sound effecteffect

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9. Don’t Copy Images from Websites9. Don’t Copy Images from Websites

• Check out the copyright issues,

• Choose from the clip art,

• If websites, get free photos at Photoshop Tutorials Blog,

• Get wmf file with vector images,

• www.flickr.com/creativecommons/

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Enlarged Pictures from the WebsiteEnlarged Pictures from the Website

stretchStretch up

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10. Remember Your Audience10. Remember Your Audience

• Take full control of your audience,

• Don’t speak to yourself but speak out,

• You should be the main attraction not the PowerPoint,

• Speak to your audience not the screen,

• Control your voice.

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Extra TipsExtra Tips

• Use the K.I.S.S. principle (Keep it silly simple),

• Check all the equipments and rehearse (with the equipment and in the room of the presentation),

• Use a laser pointer,

• Check the lighting in the room

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The last slideThe last slide

Acknowledgments

Thank you for your attention