A PowerPoint presentation is a digital slide presentation created in Microsoft PowerPoint. It allows presenters to display information such as text, images, videos and audio to engage an audience. The purpose of a PowerPoint presentation is to present information to an audience in a concise visual manner that facilitates comprehension and faster decision making. Effective PowerPoint presentations use visual elements like images and minimal text over sentences and paragraphs to make the message memorable. Presenters should follow design best practices such as limiting each slide to 6 topics, using consistent fonts and colors, and only including images that complement the message rather than for decoration.

1. How to make an effective PPT presentation Inglês: Produção de Textos Ana Luiza Rezende Camila Matias Juliana Guerra Natália Cristófaro

2. What is a PowerPoint Presentation? It’s a presentation software program developed by Microsoft. It creates complex visual presentations that can be completed with audio, animation and image/video support.

3. What is the purpose of a PowerPoint Presentation? The purpose is to present information, but in a concise way: do not overwhelm your audience!

4. What are the benefits? Amplify your message Accelerate information absorption Facilitate comprehension and hence faster decision making

5. Visual aspects Use words or phrases rather than sentences. It’s not necessary to give too much detail. The key is to use more visuals and fewer words. That’s how you make your message memorable! Optimizing the space: display the information in an organized way instead of concentrating it on the center Simple designs are best. Try not to include more than 6 points (topics) per slide.

6. Text Give preference to a dark-colored text and a light-colored background. Follow a pattern – use same font on all slides. (DO NOT WRITE CAPITAL LETTERS) Use a large size (28 point or larger) and a standard font type (Arial, Times New Roman, etc.). Do not use a smaller font. Use different colors for impact. However, be careful! Colors can convey meaning. Do not use more than 3 different ones , and remember to follow a pattern.

7. Images They should be used only to complement your message. Do not use them for decoration!

8. Images They should be used only to complement your message. Do not use them for decoration!

9. Other Sources If you want to use a transition, keep it consistent. It should be short and attention grabbing. Use videos, movie and audio clips, etc. only when relevant. Everything you include in your presentation should be meaningful. Provide the bibliography.

10. Bibliography http://blog.slideshop.com/2009/04/15/the-purpose-of-a-powerpoint-presentation/ (Accessed on August 27 th, 2011) http://www.ehow.com/facts_5028879_purpose-powerpoint-presentation.html (Accessed on August 27th, 2011) www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/media/Media,83455,en.pptx (Accessed on August 26 th , 2011)