This document provides tips and guidelines for creating an effective PowerPoint presentation. It outlines the following key sections: introduction and expectations; setup and materials such as testing audiovisual equipment and name tags; engaging participation through individual and group exercises; using video to captivate audiences; tips for the presentation such as using clear fonts and labeling all graphics; common mistakes to avoid like including too much text; and things to remember like the benefits of PowerPoint for collaboration and content sharing. References are also provided.

1. HOW TO MAKE A BETTER
PRESENTATION
Ron Marks
7/13/2014

2. • Introduction1
• Setup & Materials2
• Engaging Participation3
• The use of video4
• Tips for creating an effective presentation5
• Common mistakes of presentations6
• Things to remember7
• References8
Today’s Overview

3. Introduction
• State name and job history
• Icebreaker
• Expectations from this course
Figure 1. Handshake. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.
(Mikoluk, 2013)

4. • Test audio visual system
• Venue setup
• Upload material
• Name tags
• Writing materials
Setup and Materials
("Holding a meeting," 2104)
Figure 2. Start. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.

5. • Individual Exercises
• Group Exercises
Engaging Participation
(Guffey & Loewy, 2011)
Figure 3. Class participation. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.

6. • Video enhances presentations
• Captivates audience
The use of video
Figure 4. Television. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.
(O'Loughlin, 2013)
(Mikoluk, 2013)

7. Creating an effective presentation
• Use Helvetic or Arial font styles
• Use bullet points or short sentences
• Incorporate graphics into presentation
• Check spelling and grammar
• Label all charts and graphs
(Microsoft, 2014)
Figure 5. Instructor. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.

8. Common mistakes of presentations
• Too much text
• Poor contrast between text and background
• Blocking the projector screen
• Reading the subject matter to audience
• Too much animation and clip art
(Newbold, 2014)
Figure 6. Confused. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.

9. Things to remember
• The benefits of effective PowerPoints
– Captivate audience’s attention
– Visual impact
– Collaboration
– Content sharing
– Flexibility
(Bell, 2014)
Figure 7. Bright ideas. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.

10. References
• Bell, K. (2014). What are benefits of PowerPoint?. Retrieved from
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/benefits-powerpoint-55958.html
• Guffey, M. & Loewy, D. (2011). Business Communication: Process and
Product (7th Ed.) Independence, KY: Cengage Learning.
• Microsoft. (2014). Tips for creating and delivering an effective
presentation. Retrieved from http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/powerpoint-help/tips-for-creating-and-delivering-an-effective-
presentation-HA010207864.aspx
• Mikoluk, K. (2013, June 3). 8 best PowerPoint presentations: How to
create engaging presentations [Web log message]. Retrieved from
https://www.udemy.com/blog/best-powerpoint-presentations/
• Newbold, C. (2014). Top 12 most annoying PowerPoint presentation
mistakes. Retrieved from
http://thevisualcommunicationguy.com/2013/09/24/top-12-most-
annoying-powerpoint-presentation-mistakes/
• O'Loughlin, E. (2013). How to embed a YouTube video into a PowerPoint
2010 presentation [Web]. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-tnoIKqnd4