This is a presentation based off of an article by Garr Reynolds called "Top Ten Slide Tips". As you go through this presentation, you will see some of the wrongs and rights of creating an effective powerpoint presentation.
Having too much text can look cluttered. Avoid this by keeping your slides simple, have note cards with you and know your content.
Object builds such as bullet points, should not be animated on every slide. Some animation is good, but stay with something subtle and professional.
Avoid cheesy clipart and opt for more professional, sleek images. This can help you get your point across more effectively.
Keep things consistent but try avoiding the basic powerpoint templates, people have already seen them countless times. Try making custom templates with a professional touch, this will help your presentation stick out from the rest.
Depending on the chart, you will want to show certain information. For example, with a pie chart you might want to show only percentages.
Color evokes feelings. Color is emotional. The right color can help persuade and motivate. Studies show that color usage can increase interest and improve learning comprehension and retention.
The fonts that are mostly recommended are Times, Arial Black, and Arial. Avoid using Helvetica, keep things easy to read and professional.
Use video and audio when appropriate. Using video clips to show concrete examples promotes active cognitive processing, which is the natural way people learn.
people comprehend better when information is presented in small chunks or segments. visual data can be removed to increase visual clarity and improve communication.
