Effective PowerPoint Presentations

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Renee ThompsonBeaverton High School

April 10, 2023

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Select san serif fonts No smaller than 24 points Each page should have a title Use the same font on all pages Avoid italicized fonts No more than 6-8 words per line

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Use the 6 x 6 rule for bullet points Use contrast

Dark text on light backgroundLight text on dark background

Do not use ALL CAPS except for titles Test font by standing six feet from

monitor

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Keep the background consistent Keep the background subtle Keep the design clean and uncluttered Limit the number of transitions Avoid flashy or noisy animation

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Use clipart sparingly Use the same style

graphic throughout Limit number of

graphics All graphics should

relate to the presentation

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Limit the number of colors of on a single screen

Use no more than four colors on a chart

Check all colors on a projection screen before presentation

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Check spelling and grammar Do not read the presentation Give brief overview at start, present

information, review important points Have bulleted items appear one at a

time

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Use a wireless mouse If sound effects are used, wait until

sound finishes before speaking If content is complex, give audience

handouts Do not turn your back to the audience

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Practice before you present

Show up early to test equipment

Turn off screen savers and power management

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Backup your slide show and take an extra copy with you

Provide the audience with contact information if they have questions

Avoid dark backgrounds if presenting in a poorly-lit room

Avoid light backgrounds if presenting in a well-lit room

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Contact…Renee ThompsonBeaverton High School989-246-3010 [email protected]

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