The big idea of any PowerPoint presentation is that is should be simple and clear.
Here are some ways to make sure you have a simple presentation:
Here are some ways to make sure you have a simple presentation:
- Use as little text as possible
- Use as few slides as possible
- Use large type (at least 30 pt.)
- Do not use bullet points
- Use stock images, not clip art
- Use simple graphics
Check out the following versions of a statistic slide. Notice what works in a slide.
Bad
- Too many words
- Boring clip art
- Picture has no connection to statistic
Still Bad
- Boring background
- Chart is hard to read
Great
- Few words
- Clear chart
- Relevant background
- No clip art
Great
- Few words
- Important info is highlighted
- Relevant background
Great
- Even fewer words
- Important info is highlighted
- Relevant background
Great
- Few words
- Relevant background
Images taken from here.
Finally, check out this video on how to give a good presentation using PowerPoint. Make sure to pay special attention to the second half of the video, which is all about how not to be a bozo.
Note that we will be speaking for 5 minutes and have about 7 slides. (Not 10 slides and 20 minutes.) The bozo stuff you still need to listen to, though. :)
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