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Power point rules
The document provides tips for creating effective PowerPoint presentations, including following the three-part structure of introduction, body, and conclusion. It recommends using bullet points, short phrases, and clear, consistent formatting. Slides should have no more than 7 lines with 7 words each, and use large fonts, graphics, and media to engage audiences while avoiding excessive text. Narration should expand upon and clarify slides, not just read text.
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Power point rules
- 1. Power Pointers zzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzz zzzz Avoiding Death by PowerPoint 1
- 2. About the Slides There’s an art to this, you know. 2
- 3. The 3-Part Presentation • Tell ’em what you’re going to tell ’em Introduction Body • Then tell • Tell ’em ’em what you told ’em Conclusion 3
- 4. Design Tips Bullet points Short phrases Active voice Clear Consistent Don’t clutter: Elements should support, not distract 4
- 5. 7 X 7 7 lines per slide maximum 7 words per line maximum 5
- 6. For High Impact Short shows Few words Big fonts (24 +) Cool graphics ◦ Respect copyright! Funny is often good 6
- 7. Review for accuracy Spelling Word usage Content Proofread, proofread, proofread! 7
- 8. Draw attention withmedia Clip art Photos Sound Video clips Animation Transitions Take me to your leader 8
- 9. Watch out foroverkill Are you squinting trying to read this 18-point type? Put a lot of small text on a slide and you will lose your audience at worst and annoy them at best. No one at the back of the room will be able to read anything this small. This is the kind of detail to add when you talk, but in your slides, go for high impact with minimal elements. Let pictures focus interest and tell a story. They are worth a thousand words for a reason. Pick images interesting enough to leave up while you fill in the details. 9
- 10. About the narration Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah 10
- 11. Narration can: Expand Explain Specify Clarify 11
- 12. Whatever you do, Don’t read the slides! 12
- 13. Review Whatare the three parts of a three-part presentation? State the 7X7 Rule. What is the purpose of media such as clip art and animation? What should you never do when narrating? 13