BUILDING EFFECTIVE

PRESENTATIONS

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USE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS TO:

As a visual aid Persuade Inform Inspire

BULLET LISTS…

Should be “short and sweet”Why?The key points of your argument can be lost in the

jumble otherwise.Your audience will be reading the slides instead of

listening to you otherwise.So your slides are not cluttered

6-7 bullet maximumWe’re already there.

BASIC DESIGN TIPS

Simple usually better.“Less is more.” Don’t just ‘say it,’ “SHOW IT!”“A picture can say 1000 words.” Maintain consistent fonts and colors.Through SlideMaster and/or Themes Content first; then formatFocus on your message!

GRAPHIC TIPS

Keep # of images to a minimumIt’s about design, not decoration. Photographs are usually more effective than

illustrations.In 10/13 you can remove the background to make the photo

less “blocky”.Make the photo “fall off” the page for added visual interest

and dynamism. (shift + F5 to view!)Pick photos of people wearing the emotion you want to

evoke.

SMARTART

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USE SMARTART TO:

Make graphical representations of bullet lists

Add variety Convey an idea Look professional