EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

Tips for Better Success

Make a Plan Write a script Organize slides

Intro Outline Content Final

Know your information Everything to be said

doesn’t have to been on the slides

Use main points

Keep. It. Simple. Less is more

Don’t use too many slides use bullets

NO paragraphs Basic font styles

Sans serif

Large font sizes Consistency

Use document themes Try to stick to one

transition

Choose Images Wisely

Avoid Clipart it’s been done before

Use high quality graphics

No blurry images More real-life feeling• Keeps audience engaged• Looks more professional

Don’t overuse Too many can be

distracting

Limit Animation& Transition Use

Simplify Chart

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Colors Are ImportantDARK

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COLORS dark fonts on

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Use Color Scheme

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EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS

Tips for Better Success

Summary

1.Make a Plan2.Keep. It. Simple.3.Choose Images

Wisely4.Limit Animation &

Transition Use5.Simplify Charts

6.Colors are important

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