Business Writing Assignment - Week 6

1. DELIVERING
EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATIONS:
EIGHT HELPFUL TIPS
Week 6 Assignment
By Amanda Marenda

2. Overview
 Delivering effective presentations during
training sessions will make the learning
process easier.
 The following 8 tips will help you develop
the most effective presentations.

3. Tip #1- Select a Theme
 Select a single theme.
 Decide which slide design to use.
 Use a slide design that is eye catching,
yet appropriate.
Source: Yahoo Images Source: Yahoo Images

4. Tip #2 – Select a Font
 Use simple fonts.
 Do not use too many fonts
throughout presentation.
 Bold and underline fonts to
make important
information stand out. Source: Yahoo Images

5. Tip #3 – Limit the Number of
Bullet Points
 Do not list too many bullet points on one
page.
 Only reveal the idea in a bullet point, then
elaborate further during presentation.
 Use only one bullet point style throughout:
 Using too many
 Can make a presentation
 Look cluttered

6. Tip #4 – Add in Graphics
 Makes the
presentation more
visually appealing.
 Use photos or
graphics that
support your topic.
 Avoid using too
many clip art
graphics.
Source: Yahoo Images

7. Tip #5 – Add in Animation
 Select some graphics or text to animate:
 Spin
 Float
 Bounce
 Fly In
 Do not use too many in one
presentation.

8. Tip #6 – Use Hyperlinks
 Presentation will be more interactive.
 Provides supplemental information.
 Allows presenter to redirect attention to
break up monotony.
Presentations for Beginners

9. Tip #7 – Share Presentation
Online
 Use shared websites so
presentation can be shared with
others
 Slide Share
 Google Presentations
 Prezi
 Slide Rocket
 Zoho Show
Source: http://www.slideshare.net/

10. Tip #8 – Engage the Audience
 Ask the audience questions throughout
presentation.
 Include an interactive poll.
Source: Yahoo Images

11. Know the Information & Relax!
 Now that your presentation is finished,
make sure you know your information, but
don’t forget to…
 Relax and have fun; and
 Thank the audience when finished!