Guidelines on Developing Effective PowerPoint Presentation
This document provides guidelines for creating effective PowerPoint presentations, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, high-quality graphics, and appropriate use of colors and fonts. It highlights common mistakes, such as excessive text and poor color schemes, and offers tips to enhance engagement and avoid distractions. The aim is to improve presentation skills and utilize PowerPoint's features effectively.
Introduction to the presentation on developing effective PowerPoint skills, aiming to help users create impactful presentations and avoid common pitfalls.
Discussion on the necessity of PowerPoint , common mistakes like excessive text, bad color schemes, and the importance of clear, simple designs with limited animations.
Emphasis on using high-quality graphics, appropriate charts, and understanding color psychology to create mood and enhance learning effectiveness.
Analysis of font types and their implications on presentation perception, advising against sound effects with animations for a professional look.
Suggestions to use Slide Master for consistent design and custom backgrounds to enhance overall presentation appearance.
Closing thoughts reiterating the main message about the role of the presenter and thanking the audience for their attention.
Aim
• To helpyou to create effective presentation
• Help in avoiding common pitfalls in
PowerPoint presentation
• To reveal some of the hidden but useful
features in PowerPoint
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Assumptions
• You arefamiliar with PowerPoint interface
• You have already tried and generated
PowerPoint slides
• You use presentation software on a regular
basis
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Most Common PowerPointMistakes
• Don’t put every word on PowerPoint
• Use Spell Check before Presenting
• Avoid Excessive Use of Bullets
• Bad Color Schemes
• Useable Data Vs. Total Number of Slides
• Use of Animation
• Font Analysis
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Limit Bullet Points& Text
• Slides support the speaker
• Less text or NO text
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Use Colors Well
•Cool (Blue and Green)
• Warm (Orange, Red, Yellow)
• Lighting Arrangements
Determine The Feel You Want16
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Create Moods WithColors
Professional
Restrained
Mature
Dynamic
Luxurious
Fresh
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Color Persuades
• YELLOW:Enhances Learning Up to 78%
• BLUE: Increases Participation & Motivation
Up To 80%
• RED: Outsells Black and White
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Font Analysis
• CourierNew: Organized and
Structured
• Mistral: Artistic
• Times New Roman: Lazy, Apathetic,
Unimaginative [Always uses the default]
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