This document provides tips for creating and delivering effective presentations. Some key points include: keep designs simple with minimal clutter; use high quality photos and cite sources; choose colors carefully that complement the content and environment; limit words on slides to avoid overwhelming audiences; practice presentations beforehand and speak confidently without reading directly from slides. Overall, the tips emphasize clear, engaging design and natural delivery to keep audiences focused and interested.

1. Emily Liptak

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Keep the layout and background as simple as
possible
Do not let the back ground “outshine” the
actual presentation
Empty spaces in a slide are OK, the less clutter
the better

3. Do not over do words on a slide
 Slides are simply a guideline
 Fewer words allows the audience
to keep attention on presenter
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High quality photographs add to a
presentation
High quality allows for pictures to seem more
real and relatable to the information being told
Makes presentation more interesting
Always site the image!

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Choosing the right color
is sensitive to your
presentation surroundings
Color brings attention
to each slide
Make sure whatever
color is chosen, words are
still visible
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Do not use themes already created on
PowerPoint
Make sure to have a uniform look throughout
your presentation, slides should all look similar
to the same

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Use graphs to your advantage
Show information that effectively displays info
you are trying to teach audience
Make sure they are easy to understand

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Know the type of people you will be presenting
to
Be aware of how much they do or do not know
about the topic you are showing
Get audience participation to make it more
interactive
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Do not spend too much time on one slide
Intro should be 3 minutes maximum
Body should be around 10 minute
Conclusion within 2-3 minutes long
Always make sure to ask for questions
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Make sure to practice before presenting to a
group or audience
Know the information that you are sharing
Do not read off of the board, be able to state
facts from within your head

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Speak clearly and with confidence
Don’t be monotone
Do not stutter or mumble
Avoid words such as like, uhm, uh, etc.
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Do not turn your back to the audience
Make sure to no stand in front of your
presentation
Make eye contact
Do not pace or show any nervous habits
“Dress to Impress”

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Stray away from the podium or computer
Try to use a remote control to change slides to
allow time away from computer and keyboard
Use the “B Key” if you want to stray away
from the topic, it will turn your screen white

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Have confidence in what you are doing
Do not memorize, but make sure to be aware of
all information
Pace yourself, do not rush but do not over do
your time limit
Finally, exit the stage or room being proud
with yourself and what you just accomplished

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Presentation Tips http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/
Tips on Effective Presentation Design and Delivery
http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/student/images/PresDesign-Handout-EMBC2010.pdf
Presentation Delivery Tips
http://speakingcenter.uncg.edu/resources/tipsheets/delivery/d
ressandimpression.pdf
How to Deliver Effective
Presentationshttp://www.wikihow.com/Deliver-EffectivePresentations
12 Tips for Delivering a Knockout Business Presentation
http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpointinbusiness/p/b
us_delivery.htm