How to create an effective powerpoint presentation

1. Tips to an Effective
PowerPoint Presentation
Keri Urban

2. Keep It Simple
• Limit…
• Bullets/Text
• Transitions
• Animations
• Choose a font your audience can easily read
• Keep backgrounds consistent

3. Graphics
Use graphics and borders that add to
the content…
Instead of take away from it.

4. Colors
• Use Contrast Colors
• Light on Dark
• Dark on Light
• Avoid Neon Colors
• They are hard for the audience
to focus on

5. Graphs and Diagrams
Use graphs/diagrams that can be understood quickly instead of studied at length
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7. Always Remember…
• Keep it simple by limiting the amount
of text and objects on each slide
• Use graphics that compliment your
presentation
• Stick with colors that make your
presentation easy to read
• Use graphs/diagrams that can quickly
be read and understood

8. References
Bates Information & Library Services (2011) PowerPoint: Presentation Tips.
Retrieved from http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-doi/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/
Color Matters (2012) Basic Color Theory. Retrieved from
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
Dartmouth Biomedical Libraries (2013) PowerPoint: Guides, Tips and Help.
Retrieved from
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/biomed/guides/powerpoint.html?mswit
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Microsoft Corporation. (N.D.) Tips for creating and delivering an effective
presentation. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpointhelp/tips-for-creating-and-delivering-an-effective-presentationHA010207864.aspx
Reynolds, G. (2013) Top Ten Slide Tips. Retrieved from
http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/