workable presentations 20 or so tips to a successful presentation created by s. l. shea dept of...
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Workable Presentations
20 or so Tips to a
Successful Presentation
Created by S. L. SheaDept of Family & Comm. Medicine
Southern Illinois University
School of Medicine
Modified by N. MogharrebanDept. of Computer Science
Southern Illinois University
•Fewer Words = Better•Do not type a full sentence in each point, but rather just a word or two to help you remember and communicate your thought. Wordiness = Bad•This Circus of fonts may be “look” ok to you but detracts• This pretty font is all but impossible to read.
Text Choice, examples
Talk about what’s on the slide.
Less is betterOmit items not in talk
Exception: if you think a particular question is likely, add a slide to your file and place it after your closing so it’s there if you need it. Or hide it.
How many slides?
• The extremes are easy to set– No more than 1 or 2 slides per minute.– At least 1 slide every 5 minutes
• (unless they contain animation).
How many points per slide?
Depends on the complexity of the points, but …
Maximum of 6 or 7 bullets per slideNeed more? Use another slide
Color, continued
Is black and white alone effective?
If not, consider colorcolor?printed handouts: black & white or color
Preview both talk and the handouts in BW and color
Contrast
Contrast = darkness minus paleness of the colors.
Black and white are highest contrast: usually easy to read.
Background of this slide is gray, so text in whitewhite could disappear.
Microphones
Do you need one? Large room Yes
Speak slowly and clearly.
If narrating slides, use good mikeNo hum, strong sound
Presentation
Have someone else review your presentation
Need fresh pair of eyes and ears
Spell check your presentation.And then do it again. Backwards! (reading the slides from #20 to #1).
Presentation
Start your presentation strong.Speak loudly and clearly.
Do not rush through your presentationCover less in talk : Put details in Paper
Practice presentation several times until you can deliver it in the allotted time without rushing it.
Show enthusiasm.
Size of Images
•When in doubt, make images and text too large.
•Rule of thumb, read 5 feet from computer screen or they’re too small.
Transition/Animations
Can use transitions and animations to bring attention to points
But …
Keep them simple and consistent.Random animation disrupts
Plan for Disaster
• Bring paper copy of your talk
• Bring copies on both CD and memory stick
•Place copy on web
Talk to Audience
• Don’t talk to your slides – Slides just summarize your talk
• Look at different people, face to face– Turn back to screen
• once you’re sure the right slide is up.
Humor
Frequently good,
But sometimes recipe for disaster.
If not sure of audience, play it straight.
Your Message is Special,so limit “special effects”
Don’t let Fancy Effects detract from your message
Tell people when you’re done.
Put in a slide that says “The End” or “C’est Fini” or “Thank You”.
(How else will they know when to applaud?)