1. Powerful Presentations

3. Transition – move to mission statement

4. Mission Statement (theme) – purpose of talk

5. Transition – launch into the body

6. Body – talk about key points

7. Wrap-up – restate mission statement and summarize

8. Q & A – let the audience engage with questions

10. Consistency – visual harmony to send clear message

11. Proportion – size is consistent with message

12. Unity – all elements work together

14. Include graphics that are simple

15. Maintain eye appeal

16. Eliminate unnecessary detail to keep message clear

17. Use minimal text on each slide

19. Know your audience

20. Be organized

21. Prepare good handouts

22. Group participation

24. Disengage audience

25. Read slides word for word

26. Go over your time limit

27. Loose enthusiasm

29. References Lever-Duffy, Judy, Jean B. McDonald, Ana A. Ciereszko, and Al P. Mizell. Teaching and Learning with Technology . Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2008. Print. http://www.theegglestongroup.com/writing/keystep1.php