2. Use clear and An example of this
concise points would be using one
bullet to get all the
No more than a few
information on the
lines
slide and not
Too much will
overwhelm the reader separating into
Only needed info individual points, like
this bullet. Its harder
to read than clear
points, right?
This is best!
3. Use an easy to read font, that is large
enough to read with out trouble
A good example would be Arial or Times New
Roman
Slide Headers should be larger than the actual slide
text, recommended 32 pt and 20pt
4. Provide an outline
of the topic to
introduce the
viewer
Basic information of
what the slideshow
contains
State objectives
5. Visuals, charts, pictures, backgrounds can
peak the viewers interest
Word Art, graphics, and transitions can
bring the presentation to another level
Remember, use contrasting colors to make
it as easiest to read as possible
6. Provide additional Add
information about websites, organiza
the topic for tions, telephone
further research numbers to keep
Outside sources can viewers intrigued
enhance the past the
effectiveness of presentations
your presentations
7. Simple doesn’t mean boring!
No more than 5 bullets per slide
Keep viewers interested with
graphics, pictures, etc.
Use a slide speed that allows enough time for
elaboration on the bullets given
Good luck!
8. Paradi, D. (2013) Ten Secrets for Using
Powerpoint Effectively. Retrieved from
http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/ten-
secrets-for-using-powerpoint-effectively
Pictures
http://www.med.harvard.edu/jpnm/physics
/511keV/detect/detect.html – Outline slide
Music, Microsoft Office Clip Art. Grenadier
Pond.
9. Wax, D. 10 Tips for More Effective
Powerpoint Presentations. November
24.Retrieved from
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology
/10-tips-for-more-effective-powerpoint-
presentations.html
Montecino, V. (2009) Creating an Effective
Presentation. Retrieved from
http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/powerpoi
nt.html
http://www.thinkoutsidetheslide.com/ten-
secrets-for-using-powerpoint-effectively/
