right and wrong: a powerpoint tutorial
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When we add too many words, bullet points or animations, our PowerPoint presentations may go awry. Backgrounds should add, rather than detract, from the visual.
• Bullet • Points• Need• To • Be • Used• Sparingly
• Text needs to be readable from a distance
• But not distracting
• The presenter should not read off of the slide
TrAnSiTiOns ArE iMpOrTaNt!
• You may have noticed the last couple slides had transitions. • One of them was subtle and effective.
• One of them was dazzling, but very distracting. • At the end of this slide
• See if you can tell if this one is:1. Great 2. Overwhelming3. Distracting 4. Undesirable5. Subtle 6. Exciting7. Fun 8. Embarassing
If all of these common mistakes are avoided, you will have a PowerPoint presentation that will wow your audience.
• Remember, the audience should be wowed by how well the PowerPoint helped clarify things rather than how awful it was.