2. Elements of a Good Presentation

3. Consistency Common backgrounds Common graphics (icons etc.)

4. Consider the text colors Use simple images with text Either very light or very dark … not both

5. Coordinate color with background Use simple fonts Avoid SILLY fonts Avoid SILLY fonts!

6. Not too much on one screen Use consistent wording Use brief wording Avoid slang

7. Bulleted items : up to 7 per slide Words: up to 7 per item Levels : up to 3 per slide Text : 24 point or LARGER

8. Relevant: Should add meaning Balance: Sized appropriately Neat: Don’t put text on images

9. Large elements Unusual shapes

10. Purity, simplicity peace Power and sophistication Black and White Yellow: joy, optimism and hope Blue: peace, tranquility and trust Redstimulatesemotion Primary Colors

11. Orange expresses energy or caution Green: nature and health For more information on colors and moods, visit Infoplease.comInfoplease.com Purple implies royalty

12. Don’t have something flash by too quickly Or Too Slowly Use of sound should be kept to a minimum

13. What if your technology fails?Alternate technologyNo technologyHandouts

14. Summary of Presentation * Key points * Key points Opportunity for Questions

15. Elements of a Good Presentation