This document provides steps for creating a great presentation, including selecting an appropriate topic for the audience and purpose, developing an outline with an introduction, objectives, main points and conclusion, following a suggested slide format of limiting information and graphics per slide, and rehearsing with a script while making eye contact with the audience and being prepared for questions.

1. Steps to a Great Presentation

2. Steps to a Great Presentation Select an appropriate Topic Develop an Outline Follow suggested slide format Follow suggested Do’s and Don'ts

3. Select a Topic What are my interests? Who is my audience? What is my purpose? What are my resources?

4. Develop an Outline PowerPoint Word Using an outline creator like:

5. Develop an Outline Introduction Objective Main points (no more than 3) Conclusion An effective presentation must contain:

6. Suggested Slide Format 1 thought per line 4 X 6 rule Max of 6 words per, 4 lines OR Max of 4 words per line, 6 lines Font size > 36 Limit the information on each slide to:

7. Suggested Slide Format Use a slide template for consistency Limit ‘bells & whistles’ Limit use of graphics Limit fonts to 2

8. Presentation Do’s Write a script Limit time 2 to 3 minutes per slide Be prepared to answer questions

9. Presentation Do’s Look at your audience (not the screen) Rehearse Rehearse Rehearse

10. In Conclusion Select a Topic Develop an Outline Follow suggested slide format Rehearse