The second and third slides are designed in conventional style. The fourth and fifth are examples of how they could be re-imagined to more effectively convey the emotional message and key points.

1. Effective vs. Ineffective Use of Presentation Slides

3. When people try to read a slide and listen at the same time, it reduces their retention rate for bothTransmission of data is not the best use of the slides – detail for future reference is best delivered via handouts The best use of a slide show is as an enhancement to the speaker; to drive the emotional message home and make the key points stick Nadine Riopel Anything worth doing is worth doing right

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5. Good use of slides enhances your connection with the audience

6. Effective Use of Slides: How We Feel About Graphs Source: My brain, 2011, University of My Desk Nadine Riopel Anything worth doing is worth doing right

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8. Graph approval is declining Source: My brain, 2011, University of My Desk

9. Which style do you find more compelling?