1. Effective Presentations

2. Do’s
&
What are some do’s & don’ts?
Don'ts

3. Start with an Action Plan
What is the goal of your presentation?
Write out a draft first
Start with an interesting opening
Keep it SIMPLE!
The PowerPoint should COMPLEMENT your presentation – it is NOT the actual presentation

4. NO ‘Reading’
People tend to put every word they are going to talk about on their PowerPoint slides. Although this eliminates the need to rehearse and actually review the material you are presenting, it can have the unintended affect of causing most people in your audience to either lose interest in what you are saying or actually put them into REM sleep where they will…

5. get little out of your presentation.
Remember that slides are just a visual aid -- if you overload them, the audience will end up trying to read the slides and not paying attention to you.

6. Use Bullet Points Bullet points instead of full sentences 6 by 6 rule
No more than 6 words per line
No more than 6 lines per slide
Utilize the entire slide
You want to try and create some balance
It is a good idea to write notes in the note section to remind you of key points to hit!

7. How about this? Is this visually appealing? Font Point Sizes
Can you read this?
How about this?
Is this visually appealing?

8. Font Point Size Titles should be between 36 to 44 point
This is 44
Font Point Size
Titles should be between 36 to 44 point
Text font size generally should be > 24 point
This is 24 point
Limit the variety of font styles to < 3 per slide
Do NOT forget the Last Row??????

9. Contrast Does this offer good contrast?
Dark backgrounds work well with light text colors
Is this any better?
Remember that what looks good on your monitor does not necessarily look good on the big screen.

10. Colors Use appropriate colors Not TOO bright High contrast
Try for color consistency

11. Slide Transitions/Movement
Too much movement is BAD!
It is distracting to your audience
Avoid effects that diminish your point
Right to Left – it is easier to read

12. Graphics Clip art, images and photos are wonderful
Do not over use them!!!!!!!
Are they necessary for your presentation?
Don’t use too many animation effects! They are VERY distracting

13. Before you present Practice! Practice! Practice!
Check for spelling and grammar errors
Know the room
Get comfortable with the equipment
Make notes that can be utilized with the presentation

14. Finally - NEVER………
Turn your back on the audience

15. Remember
Keep it SIMPLE
Practice
Smile