Steps to develop simple and clear power point presentation.

1. Power Point Presentation:
Advantages:
 Can save and update
information easily
 Less expensive than
producing slides
 Faster than preparing printed
transparenciesEasy to use
 Creates attractive
presentation materials
 Can create transparencies
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2. Power Point Presentation……
Disadvantages:
 Computers can be expensive and may require some
maintenance
 Need electrical outlets, extension cords, and voltage surge
protectors
 Computers may “crash” and information get lost
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3. Power Point Presentation
Tips for PPP:
 Ensure technical assistance in case
needed
 Avoid busy slides and confusing
backgrounds
 Choose color combination pleasing to
the eye and legible
 Use special effects sparingly
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Power Point Presentation…
Tips for PPP ----
 Use contrasting, bright colors to delineate
between categories.
 Use consistent backgrounds for each slide.
 Use bullets when listing items.

5. Power Point Presentation…
Tips for PPP ----
 Write only key words, phrases, and/or concepts; no
sentences and paragraphs.
 Use only one concept/point/idea per slide
 Capture the major point of the presentation on the title of the
slide.
 Follow the 6 by 6 rule: Use no more that 6 words/line, and
no more than 6 lines/slide.
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Power Point Presentation…
Tips for PPP ----
 Use clear and large fonts; up to 40 size fonts for titles/main
headings & 24-36 for sub-topics.
 Use character enhancements to highlight key points
including bold, italics & underline.
 Use capital letters only for acronyms, first letter of Header or
Phrase and proper names
 (text presented in capital letters are not easily readable)

7. Power Point Presentation…
Tips for PPP ----
 Use tables, charts, bar and line graphs to show trends and
statistics
 They should be large and simple for the message to be clear
 (graphics & photographs are used to emphasize or illustrate ideas/points)
 Most importantly, use the KISS method—“Keep It Simple,
Speaker!”
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