1. PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines Nursing 402 www.images.com

2. Goals of Presentation Ensure legibility Simplify the message Increase learner engagement focus learner attention on important points Provide alternative channel of communication (Pugsley, 2010) Ensure legibility Simplify the message Increase learner engagement focus learner attention on important points Provide alternative channel of communication (Pugsley, 2010)

3. Visual Elements Use graphics that enhance, not detract. Limit to 1-3 per page. Photos, X-rays, and so forth Organizational charts and concept maps Use graphics that enhance, not detract. Limit to 1-3 per page. Photos, X-rays, and so forth Organizational charts and concept maps www.flickr.com www.dhs.gov

4. Typographical Elements Font and Case Quantity of Information Texture and Action Font and Case Quantity of Information Texture and Action

5. Font and Case Non-serif fonts are easier to read at a distance (such as Arial; don’t use Times New Roman ). Be sure the size is large and readable (usually above 26pt). Don’t use multiple fonts and colors. Limit the number of different styles (such as bold and italic) to four. Choose color combinations that will be visible on the projector. SENTENCES WRITTEN IN CAPITALS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ. Non-serif fonts are easier to read at a distance (such as Arial; don’t use Times New Roman ). Be sure the size is large and readable (usually above 26pt). Don’t use multiple fonts and colors. Limit the number of different styles (such as bold and italic) to four. Choose color combinations that will be visible on the projector. SENTENCES WRITTEN IN CAPITALS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ.

6. Quantity of Information Avoid paragraphs. Use bullet points to make each point clearly. Slides are meant to supplement your presentation, not BE your presentation. Don’t read your presentation word for word. Avoid paragraphs. Use bullet points to make each point clearly. Slides are meant to supplement your presentation, not BE your presentation. Don’t read your presentation word for word.

7. Texture and Action If you choose to animate your slides, do so with caution as it can distract. Don’t use anything that will detract from the information you are presenting. If you choose to animate your slides, do so with caution as it can distract. Don’t use anything that will detract from the information you are presenting.

8. Other Tips Proofread and spell check! www.diplomaguide.com

9. References Goodman, B. (2009). Love it or loathe it. Nursing Standard, 23, 61. Puglsey, L. (2010). Design an effective PowerPoint presentation. Education for Primary Care, 21, 51-3. Shaw, G. (2003). Creating accessible presentations. Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com http://www.microsoft.com Goodman, B. (2009). Love it or loathe it. Nursing Standard, 23, 61. Puglsey, L. (2010). Design an effective PowerPoint presentation. Education for Primary Care, 21, 51-3. Shaw, G. (2003). Creating accessible presentations. Retrieved from http://www.microsoft.com http://www.microsoft.com