Effective PowerPoint

PresentationsChelsea Abraham

Keep It Short and CleanNo Paragraphs

DistractingBoringBullets

No ClutterSimpleStraight to the point

Color and Graphics

YesNo

Avoid the use of ClipArt.

Choose professionally

Add your own Not too many

Graphics

AnimationKeep animation subtleAnimation can become distracting to the viewer.Go along with a theme throughout the

presentation.

Audience

Audience Involvement Keep their attention

Ask the questions Have a hook

Sources

Chen, Victor. (2014)National Conference of State Legislatures. Tips for Making Effective PowerPoint Presentations. Retrieved from http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislative-staff/legislative-staff-coordinating-committee/tips-for-making-effective-powerpoint-presentations.aspx. (January 29,2014)

Wax, Dustin. (November 24) 10 Tips for More Affective PowerPoint Presentations. Retrieved from http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/10-tips-for-more-effective-powerpoint-presentations.html. (January 29,2014)