The document provides tips for creating effective PowerPoint presentations with 3 or fewer bullet points per slide, easily readable fonts in at least 24-point size, simple backgrounds with high contrast between text and background colors, and a conclusion slide to summarize the main points. Animation should be used sparingly and consistently, and photos as backgrounds can make text hard to read.

1. PowerPoint Slideshows The good, the bad & the ugly

2. PowerPoint Can be a great supplement Adds visual interest Is a powerful tool But …

3. With Great Power, Comes great responsibility!

4. Setting up your slides Use the ‘KISS’ method Use bullet points No more than 4-5 points per slide No more than 6-8 words per bullet point

5. Slides – The Bad This page contains too many words for a presentation slide. It is not written in point form, making it difficult both for your audience to read and for you to present each point. Although there are exactly the same number of points on this slide as the previous slide, it looks much more complicated. In short, your audience will spend too much time trying to read this paragraph instead of listening to you.

6. Slides – The Good Show one point at a time: Will help audience concentrate on what you are saying Will prevent audience from reading ahead Will help you keep your presentation focused

7. Animation Do not use distracting animation Do not go overboard with the animation Be consistent with the animation that you use

8. Fonts Make sure your font can be easily read This is an 18-point font This is a 24-point font This is a 32-point font

9. Fonts Stick with a standard font Some fonts are often too difficult to read off a screen SO ARE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS

10. Backgrounds Stick with something simple Make sure the text stands out High contrast Use the same one for the entire presentation

11. Backgrounds – Bad Avoid backgrounds that are distracting or difficult to read Always be consistent with the background that you use

12. Backgrounds Using a photo as a background can be difficult Often the text can get lost into the background

13. Backgrounds Use a smaller picture with a text box Or make a slide with the picture only Like this:

15. Wrap it up Use an effective and strong closing Your audience is likely to remember your last words Use a conclusion slide to: Summarize the main points of your presentation