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1 GRAPHIC DESIGN FONTS COLOUR IMAGES SPECIAL EFFECTS KISS Power Point Basics http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a-professional-presentation/

2 Graphic Design Have a consistent theme. Keep the background subtle. Use only enough text to prompt ideas. Keep the design clean and uncluttered. Leave enough empty space.

3 Graphic Design Continued Use quality clipart sparingly. Graphic should enhance the topic. Limit the number of graphics. Avoid flashy graphics and noisy animations. Limit the number of transitions used.

4 Fonts Select easy to read fonts. Use a 24 point or larger font. Clearly title each screen.  Use a larger font  Use a different color Avoid italicized fonts. http://www.wirso.com/products/details/38/7448-Cool- Fonts-from-A-Z-Mega-Font-Package-MRR

5 Fonts Continued Use high contrast for visibility. Use colour to highlight ideas. Use the 6 x 6 Rule.  one thought per line  no more than 6 words / line  no more than 6 lines / slide http://www.wirso.com/products/details/38/7448-Cool- Fonts-from-A-Z-Mega-Font-Package-MRR

6 Colour Limit the number of colors. Bright colors make objects stand out. Check all colors on a projection screen. http://www.banner.com/banner/

7 Images Have a balance of text / images. Don’t use images to decorate. Use images to enhance explanation. Acknowledge the source of images. http://www.nailingit.com/graphics.html

8 Special Effects Use animations and media sparingly. Use animations to draw attention. Use animations for effect, if needed. http://www.animationlibrary.com/animation/22882/Dog_walks_man/

9 KISS Keep It Straight and Simple. Keywords only. No sentences. Never read your slides, talk freely. Acknowledge all sources. http://blogs.bluekai.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ Keep-it-Simple-Easier-Said-than-Done1.jpg

10 Bibliography http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a- professional-presentation/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a- professional-presentation/ http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do- i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/ http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do- i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/ http://www.cheney268.com/training/powerpoint/powerp ointtips.htm http://www.cheney268.com/training/powerpoint/powerp ointtips.htm


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