2. PowerPoint Presentation Pointers Source: The Woodlands Library

3. Avoiding Death by….. PowerPoint

4. Presentation Agenda Organization Information Font Special Effects Graphics, Templates Rehearsal

5. Organization Agenda- tell where going Headlines- topic of points Graphics- used to unify

6. Information Key Point introduced presenter backs it up 6x6 Rule- six / line, six lines/ page Bullets, not numbers

7. Font Selection- arial, comic sans 18- no smaller Colour – dark background, light font Animation- not while talking, suitable

8. Special Effects Sparingly Suitable Consistent

9. Graphics Communicate with more than just text. Thematic-creates unity Communicates completion

10. Graphics Line Graphs show change over time or trends Showing compatibilities? Use a table CanadaFigi Size9,970,610 sq km 18,274 sq km Pop.31,333,00 0 852,000 Literacy97%92% Life Exp.80 years68 years GDP$24,800$7,300

11. Templates Overuse- beware of too much variety Suitable- stay away from standard ones

12. Showing Comparisons? Use a Bar graph Try a Pie Graph

13. Rehearsal Practice Make Perfect- group dynamics Timing- video, DVD coordination Verbal support- memorized Equipment- book it, trouble shooting, library help

14. Other Tips “B” key Use thematic clip art State purpose Number of slides