More Related Content Similar to Effective PowerPoint Presentations Similar to Effective PowerPoint Presentations (20) 2. Tell a Story Sell the idea to the audience. What the audience needs to know: Where we are now Where we want to end up How we’re going to get there 3. One Thing at a Time The only thing on the screen should be the thing that you are talking about One point at a time to keep audience interested 4. No Paragraphs! Jamming everything into a paragraph is Slides should be used as illustrations for the presentation Boring 7. Summary Make sure the presentation is coherent and tells a story One bit of information on each slide at a time Avoid using paragraphs Enhance the presentation using audio/video Shoot for using 10 slides or less 8. Sources "10 Tips for More Effective PowerPoint Presentations." Stepcase Lifehack.org. 24 Nov. 2010. Web. 06 Sept. 2011. <http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/10-tips-for-more-effective-powerpoint-presentations.html>. "PowerPoint Presentation Tips." Microsoft.com. Web. 06 Sept. 2011. <http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/skills/presentations.aspx>. Roos, David. "HowStuffWorks "5 Tips for More Effective PowerPoint Presentations"" HowStuffWorks "Communication" Web. 06 Sept. 2011. <http://communication.howstuffworks.com/effective-powerpoint-presentations4.htm>
