TIPS FOR POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS

• CONTENT SET/ SETUP is for you, not for the presentation slides
• ORDER OF ITEMS - logical, progression in priority order
• USE QUESTIONS - engage and promote participation
• AUDIENCE POINT OF VIEW - what will interest them?
• KNOW EQUIPMENT - allow for things like size of screen
• DRESS/GROOMING - appropriate for audience and for topic
• WORK WITH OUTLINE - doublecheck organization of material
• USE POINTS - limit text to most important ideas
• USE SPECIAL EFFECTS - only when needed for line by line points
• CONSISTENCY - in font size and style and in transitions
• BOLD FONTS - may be needed for some backgrounds to be readable
• DOUBLECHECK - proofread material for accuracy in spelling and grammar
• MOVE THINGS - rearrange text and graphics for balanced layouts
• REHEARSE - practice with your presentation in same setting if possible
• KNOW TOPIC - tell about ideas - don't read them from the screen
• USE EXAMPLES - tell stories to illustrate your points
• HUMOUR - wherever possible, keep material light and entertaining
• ENERGY - project your voice; show enthusiasm for topic
• VARIETY - use vocal variety - not monotone delivery
• TIMING - pace yourself; don't rush, use pauses, keep to time limit
• SPECIAL EFFECTS - use props, audio for enhancement where appropriate
• SPEAK CLEARLY - especially if English is your second language!