Create An Outline  Add all your words to your slideshow  Go back and add pictures and formatting

Bullet Points  No more than 5-7 bullets per slide  No more than 5-7 words per bullet  With or without the actual “bullets”  Spacing between bullets  Font size large and consistent

Pictures Worth A Thousand Words  Look at clipart photographs first  If searching the web – use only large resolution  Do not copy thumbnail

Use Charts And Diagrams  Find charts or diagrams on the web  Create chart in PowerPoint via EXCEL

Simple Slide Transitions  Consistent across all slides  Do not distract from presentation

Choose Colors Wisely  Best to use design themes in Powerpoint  Otherwise, pleasing contrasting colors

Embedded Video

Video  Attach video file from computer  Embed the code into the PowerPoint

Double Check Grammar and Spelling

Practice Your Presentation

Example of Before and After…

Dolly M Sara T Max Q Ray J

Martha M Sara T Max Q Ray J

Martha M

India’s Elderly  Population  Population doubles  Economically Dependent

India’s Elderly  Population  Population doubles  Economically Dependent

Process  How we got started  Many options  Cypress Woods  Meals on wheels

Getting started Many options Cypress Woods Meals on Wheels Process

Volunteer Work At Silverado

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