1. Creating a Visual Presentation
Tips and Suggestions for an Effective
Presentation

2. Considerations
 Consistency
 Tone
 Information Limit
 Transitions
 Using Graphics
 Speech Delivery

3. Consistency
Make sure elements of your presentation are
consistent to create a unified effect.
 Color
 Design
 Transitions

4. Tone
When creating your presentation, consider the
tone of your topic. Select design features that
complement that tone.
 Avoid flashy designs
 Use color and transitions carefully

5. Information Limit
 Common mistake – putting too much info on
one slide
 Limit amount of info – short phrases and
sentences
 Avoid long blocks of text – find ways to break
up text – use slides as guide NOT speech

6. Transitions
Use transitions/animations carefully. Make sure
they are consistent with the tone of your
presentation.
Also, select one type of transition and use it
throughout presentation.
Consider…
 Type of transition
 Speed of transition

7. Speech Delivery
 Divide presentation into subsections – this
makes your speech easier to follow
 Practice to avoid pitfalls of public speaking
(i.e. “uhh…” “…like…” “…you know…” and
awkward pauses)
 Incorporate transitions between subsections
(Sign Posts – “first,” “finally”)

8. Using Graphics
 Give brief pieces of
info to explain
graphics
 You can present
more in speech than
is noted on slide

9. Questions?

10. Questions?