The document provides tips for creating effective PowerPoint slides that engage an audience. It recommends focusing each slide around a single idea or point, using large font sizes and simple animations. Sources should be cited properly. Slides should have a dark background with light colored text for good contrast. Multiple colors or creativity should be used sparingly if at all. Proper spelling and grammar are important when presenting slides.

1. Avoiding Bad PowerPoint Slides Put the P O W E R in PowerPoint

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