1. Tips To Ensure Good Results With Slide Presentations

2. Colour Choice Use a dark background with light text or Light background with dark text for contrast. Dark on dark Light on light or multicoloured are not good choices

3. Tips Never mix red and blue or green and red Don’t use ‘Distracting’ fonts Keep in mind Black backgrounds are usually inappropriate sights See how red Text on this background seems to wiggle?

4. Poor Background Choice Never use a red background Studies show it makes people edgy and restless

5. Content On Slides No more than 6 lines per slide with no more than 6 words per line Phrases are a must Bulleted lists work best

6. Kwaanza The celebration of Kwanzaa began on December 26, 1966 and was developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga. Kwanzaa is not a religious celebration. It is a festive and joyous celebration of the goodness of life. It is celebrated by more than 20 million people in the United States, Canada, England, the Caribbean, and Africa. Kwanzaa celebrates the African American heritage, pride, family, community, and culture. The seven-day celebration begins the day after Christmas and ends on New Year’s Day.

7. The Presentation A very general outline of your report highlighting major points Always well-edited! Never a cut and paste show Always your own words

8. KWANZAA First began on December 26, 1966 Not a religious celebration Seven day celebration of the goodness of life More than 20 million worldwide participate Celebrates the African American heritage, pride, family, community, and culture

9. Slides/Templates Use the same template for the entire presentation Never make each slide different

10. Fonts Don't change fonts Use the same fonts (maximum – 2) throughout the presentation Choose familiar easy to read fonts Don't use italics or CAPS or change text color except for emphasis Never use underlining; only use is links

11. Font size Titles should be the largest (44 or 42) If using template, use the default size Text is generally size 28-32 Small fonts are hard to read Should be read from back of room

12. Graphics Make sure graphics relate closely to the text on the slide

13. Organization After research, use paper/pencil or word processor to create text of presentation indicating where graphics/links may need to be added This is called a story board Choose background/font/template Put text on slides Add graphics Edit carefully Add slide transitions/animation View to ensure any any last minute fixes

14. More distractions Keep animation/slide transition minimal If using above, use the same slide transition and/or text animation throughout the entire presentation Don't use sound -- it is distracting unless you want emphasis Always best to proceed on mouse click

15. First Slide Always the title slide including title of project and author Do not animate the title slide.

16. A Few More Tips Never have a 'The End‘ slide Use a concluding or a blank slide to let your audience know you are finished Use a slide called ‘Resources Used’ to indicate where your information and graphics came from

17. Presentation Guidelines Remember, you are the presenter Slides are merely a visual tool to support your presentation

18. Audience Attention Keepers Presenting only one thought per slide. Letting your slides be a brief representation of what you are saying. Avoiding simply reading the slide to the audience: Speaking comfortably and clearly Enjoying your presentation

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