PowerPoint Presentations Rules and Suggestions

PURPOSE OF SLIDES Visual Focus Material Orientation Guidance

REQUIREMENTS Each presentation must have Title or Opening Slide Summary or Conclusion Slide Bulleted Items Visually Supportive Material

LISTED ITEMS Each slide must have A Title Less than 5 listed items per slide Less than 5 words per item

Rules for Titles Use 1-3 Words Use Descriptive Words Titles of Slides Rules for Titles Use 1-3 Words Use Descriptive Words

Works for Message Enhances Understanding Does not just decorate Images and Design Works for Message Enhances Understanding Does not just decorate

Note: This is a BAD example of a table VISUAL ELEMENTS Note: This is a BAD example of a table

SUGGESTIONS Maintain consistency Use images to enhance understanding Select precise words

SUMMARY Purpose Titles Bulleted Lists Images/Visuals