The document provides tips for making an effective PowerPoint presentation. It recommends keeping the presentation simple with readable fonts, consistent formatting, and alignment. Images should be used sparingly and to reinforce points, not decorate slides. Text on slides should be kept to a minimum with keywords and no paragraphs. Presenters should learn the content of their slides and speak freely rather than reading slides verbatim. Transitions and animations, if used, should be simple and not distracting. The overall message is to keep the presentation focused and allow the presenter, not the slides, to guide the audience.

1. How to make an Effective PowerPoint PresentationBy: MichelleCorso

2. APPEARANCE Make sure there is contrast!Colors that aresimilarcan strain the eyesKeep the theme and word colors simpleHaving toomany colors can distract the audience

3. DoPick readable fontKeep font consistentIt can be distracting tochange it constantlyAlign appropriatelyMisalignment can cause confusion DoN’tUse paragraphs. This can cause clutter on the screen and distract your audience.Write too much information. Keep it simple and speak about one thing at a time. Text

4. IMAGESBut…You can…1) Use more images than text..2) Use images to reinforce your point..3) Give the audience a visual example…1) Use them carefully, it can distract audience.2) Don’t use them to decorate!3) Explain how it correlates with your text.

5. KISS!Keep It Straight and SimpleKISSKeywords only!No sentences!No paragraphs!Never read your slides! Learn your slides and speak freely!

6. ADDITIONAL FEATURESTransitionsKeep it simpleToo much can be distractingThe faster the better-don’t keep the audience waiting!Know your audiences maturity level, plan accordinglyAnimationsUse SPARINGLYYou want audience to listen to the presenter, not watch the moving text!Its hard for the audience to read because they need to wait for the words to STOP in order to read.

7. SUMMARYKEEP IT SIMPLELess is moreDon’t clutter the slide, with images or text it can be distracting!KNOW YOUR PRESENTATIONDo not read straight from the slidesUse the PowerPoint to refer back to in order to reinforce your point, not to explain your positionSTAY FOCUSEDSpeak only about topics presented on your slidesAllow audience to ask questions at the end of the presentation, not during!

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