The document provides 10 tips for creating effective slide presentations: keep the slides simple; limit the amount of text; limit visual effects; use high quality graphics; have a common theme; use simple charts; ensure color is used strategically; choose fonts that communicate well; incorporate relevant media; and properly organize and structure the slides.
slides should have plenty of blank space, and the presenter should not feel obliged to fill all the space on each slide. The less clutter on each slide, the better.
the slides should support what the reader is saying, and should not be entirely filled with text. Text-heavy slides should be avoided. NEVER read off the slide and ALWAYS face your audience.
No more than two to three different types of transition effects should be used, and they should not be placed between every single slide. The audience will get bored if they have to endure multiple slides of animation
Using high quality graphics is key to highlighting the professionalism of the presenter. Clip art looks cheap and the audience will have seen it before.
Avoid using powerpoint templates as the audience will be expecting something unique and not cliche. You want to avoid anything that has been see by your audience before.
Always base your decision to use charts off how much detail you need. Too much data and information will bore and confuse the audience.
Use colour well. Colour is very powerful in engaging your audience, colours evokes feeling and emotion. Use it to draw in and grasp your audience.
Fonts communicate messages which is why you should use the same font throughout your presentation. San-serif fonts are generally best for powerpoints.
Using audio and video effectively will serve as a change of pace to your audience and increase their attentiveness.
Spending time in the slide sorter view can give you a different angle to your presentation and help you alter the logical flow of your slides and visualise it better
