Tips for Creating a Fabulous PowerPoint Presentation

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Tips for Creating a Fabulous PowerPoint
Presentation
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The Look

• Use bullet points
• Leave white space
• Keep it clean
• Make it big

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A Bad Example
This is what happens when you cram a lot of words
onto a slide. First of all, no one wants to read
your speech. It is a speech! Secondly, a lot of
words on a slide overwhelms your audience. This
is why it is important to use bullet points that
include only a few key words from a main idea or
point. It is your job as the speaker to fill in
the details.
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Using Bullet Points

• Main points
• Key words or phrases
• Appear gradually
• Use sparingly

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A picture is worth
a thousand words!
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Using Pictures
Dont make your audience struggle
to see your pictures.
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Using Pictures
Your audience will cheer when all your
pictures are clear!
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The Look
Use contrasting colors for background and text.
Bad Example
Good Example
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The Content
CONTENT is the key!
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The Content
Avoid FLASH over SUBSTANCE
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The Content

• Use good organization
• Beginning/Introduction/Hook
• Middle/Details/Facts/Examples
• End/Conclusion

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Use good research.Cite your sources.
Pictures should be cited clearly on the slide
www.loc.gov
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In Conclusion

• Slides should be easy to see and read
• Content, content, content
• Use PowerPoint to keep it interesting