•GRAPHIC DESIGN•FONTS•COLOUR•IMAGES•SPECIAL EFFECTS•KISS

Power Point Basics

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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.

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.

Fonts

Select easy to read fonts.Use a 24 point or larger font.Clearly title each screen. 

Use a larger fontUse a different color

Avoid italicized fonts.

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Fonts Continued

Use high contrast for visibility.Use colour to highlight ideas.Use the 6 x 6 Rule. 

one thought per lineno more than 6 words / lineno more than 6 lines / slide

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Colour

Limit the number of colors.Bright colors make objects stand out.

Check all colors on a projection screen.

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Images

Have a balance of text / images.Don’t use images to decorate.Use images to enhance explanation.

Acknowledge the source of images.

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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/

KISS

Keep It Straight and Simple.Keywords only.No sentences.Never read your slides, talk freely.

Acknowledge all sources.

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preparing-a-professional-presentation/

http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/

http://www.cheney268.com/training/powerpoint/powerpointtips.htm