Keep It Simple Silly - Short, simple slides with 4-6 bullet points per slide Script - The PowerPoint presentation is only a visual aid to accompany the spoken script Theme - Use a consistent theme that matches the topic, including colors, fonts, images Proofread - Check for spelling, grammar mistakes, and that slides flow together before presenting

1. Effective Presentations
Brianne Lester

2. K.I.S.S.
Keep It Simple Silly
Use bullets instead of sentences
Limit the number of bullets per slide
Simple language
4 to 6 points per page

3. Script
Plan what will be said during the
presentation
The PowerPoint is to help the audience
visualize what you’re saying.
Do not write your script within the
presentation.

4. Questions
Include some questions in your presentation
This captures the audiences attention
Keeps the audience involved

5. Images
Avoid ClipArt
ClipArt is too common
If using ClipArt, customize the
image
Crop out distractions
Alter image to match theme or
show contrast
This is a ClipArt image that has been
customized

6. Theme
Use a consistent theme for all slides
Pick a theme that matches your topic
Customize the colors scheme
Make sure all images, text, WordArt, etc. match the color
scheme

7. Color
Cool or warm colors
Cool: blues, purples, and greens
Warms: reds, oranges, and
yellows
Create contrast
Dark on light and light on dark
Avoid bright neon colors
Avoid complimentary colors
Red/Green, Blue/Orange,
Purple/Yellow
Use analogous colors
Analogous colors are any three
colors that are next to each
other

8. Font
Use no more than 2 fonts throughout the
presentation
Use a San-Serif font
Arial, Helvetica, or Calibri
Text must be large enough to be read from a distance
18pt or larger

9. Proofread
Check for spelling mistakes
Check for grammar mistakes
Make sure your slides flow together
Test your presentation ahead of time

10. Summary
K.I.S.S
•Short, simple slides
Script
•The presentation is only a visual aid
Theme
•Consistent theme matching topic
Color
Proofread
•Color scheme matching theme
•Correct spelling and grammar mistakes

11. References
Color Matters. (2014). Basic Color Theory. Retrieved from
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
Reynolds, Garr. (2013). Top Ten Slide Tips. Retrieved from
http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design
Rrichar2. (2011). PowerPoint: Presentation Tips. Retrieved from
http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-i/software/powerpointpresentation-tips/
Siglar, Marian. (2006). Color Wheel. Retrieved from
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Colorwheel.svg
Wax, Dustin. (2013). 10 Tips for More Effective PowerPoint
Presentations. Retrieved from
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/10-tips-for-moreeffective-powerpoint-presentations.html