Download - PowerPoint or any Slide Show Presentation Do’s and Don’ts Teri Gallegos-Reynolds Santa Fe Prep
Content
Do:• Remember that this is a presentation tool, not
a thesis.• Think of slides as cues• Be succinct! – Use phrases– Use bullets (default)
• Look at your audience
Content
Don’t:• Write paragraphs• Include too many animations• Read the slides• Use small size fonts (smallest = 28 pts)
Appearance – FontsDo’s:
• Use sans serif font (without small projecting features)
• Consider font size minimum of 32 pts.• Be consistent with font style• Titles may be larger and bold• Font color should contrast background color
FontDon’ts
• Use serif fonts (too distracting)• Make font size smaller than 32 pts.• Blend text with background color• Animate every entry
Appearance - Background
• If using a photo, use contrasting font color.
• Black is hard to read in this area.
Appearance - Contrast
• Notice that the title is harder to read. • Dark background, light text - or at least a color
that stands out.
Appearance – White Space
• Templates are guides• Avoid “white space” or empty space…
This is “empty white space.”
Organization
• Limited: 15-20 slides• Organize according to outline• Title Page (at the beginning of slides)– Include your name– Teacher’s name
• Summary/Conclusion (at the end of presentation)
• Bibliography - last slide (not part of 15 – 20 slides)
Cite Your Sources
• Pictures (background or part of slide)• Charts • Maps• Quotes
Must be cited on the slide in MLA format.
Requirements
• 15 – 20 slides – no automation between slides• MLA Citations• Change backgrounds with topic or categories• Include transitions from slide to slide• Limit animation – should be specific; not distracting
• Bulleted text in sans serif font• Save with title and your name