1. Effective PowerPoint
Presentations
Bradley Zamojski

2. Slide Content
Simplicity
High-quality graphics
Limit text
Sans-Serif Fonts
Presentation comes first

3. Keeping the Audience
Engaged
Unique visual theme
Limit long transitions
Be aware of the
audience

4. Color Schemes
Warm and Cool colors
The Color Wheel
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
Colors
Color Harmony

5. Charts and Tables
Pie Charts
Percentages
Vertical Bar Charts
Changes over time
Horizontal Bar Charts
Comparing quantities
Line Charts
Trends

6. Final Touches
Use Slide Sorter
Make handouts
Natural and Logical
Flow to presentation

7. Summary
Slide Content
Concise and to the point
Keep the Audience
Engaged
Know who you are
presenting to
Color Schemes
Color can go a long way
Charts and Tables
Which table is best?
Final Touches
Stay organized

8. Sources
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http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/
Bates Information and Library Services. (2011) PowerPoint: Presentation Tips
Retrieved From http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-i/software/powerpointpresentation-tips/
Color Matters. (2012) Basic Color Theory Retrieved From
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
Roos, D. Toothman, J. (2008) 10 Tips for More Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Retrieved From http://money.howstuffworks.com/businesscommunications/effective-powerpoint-presentations.htm
National Conference of State Legislatures. (2014) Tips for Making More Effective
PowerPoint Presentations Retrieved From http://www.ncsl.org/legislatorsstaff/legislative-staff/legislative-staff-coordinating-committee/tips-for-makingeffective-powerpoint-presentations.aspx