This document provides tips for preparing effective PowerPoint presentations for academic purposes. It recommends using words or short phrases instead of sentences, a minimum 24 point font size, and sans-serif fonts. Presenters should check spelling and grammar, and limit slides to one main image that complements the message. The document also suggests using bold or color instead of italics, avoiding clip art and animated schemes, and testing equipment ahead of time. Presentations should be concise with a limited number of well-designed slides that enhance the topic discussion.

1. Group 3 : Gydion Kummer Laura Kneipp Ramon Gomes Washington Friaça Preparing and Presenting PowerPoint slides

2. conclusion

3. Aim To give some tips on how to prepare PowerPoint presentations for academic purposes .

4. Introduction Preparing a PowerPoint presentation is not very simple. Even in the academic area students set up their presentations with some unnoticed details which can compromise the whole or some part of the presentation.

5. Text Use words or phrases instead of sentences and paragraphs. No more than two fonts. Minimum size 24 pt. Just use capital letters when it is necessary. Use sans-serif fonts ( Verdana or Arial). Check the spelling and grammar!

6. Monteiro Lobato : - children’s literature - political, economic and educational ideas. - retellings of Peter Pan and Don Quixote Dona Benta Yellow Woodpecker Farm Emília Pedro Narizinha - negative comments on Brazilian society in Peter Pan  Lobato’s imprisonment in 1941. Abstract Keywords : Monteiro Lobato, Peter Pan, Don Quixote, Dona Benta, Adaptation. Not appropriate.

7. Colour and design Contrast the text with the background. Use bold or colour rather than italic or Underline. Don’t use a polluted slides

8. Contrasting colors Appropriate.

9. Images Picture=1,000 words Use images to complement your message – not for decoration. Simple graphics. Animation Schemes. Avoid the built-in Clip Art gallery. Exhibit an image referring to the topic when is the time for oppening the debate with the audience.

11. Final Considerations Dose the number of slides. Use a laser(something like that) to show specific points. Test the equipaments in the place. Do not take more time and effort preparing the Powerpoint slides than studying its content.

16. Colours Dark text on a light background on a dark background Light text Use bold or colour rather than italic or underline Animation Schemes

17. Dos and Don’ts Not appropriate.

18. References http://www.cheney268.com/training/powerpoint/powerpointtips.htm http://www.sc.edu/cte/polyakova-norwood/doc/handout.pdf