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Creating a PowerPoint Presentation. Adapted from presentation by Dr. Carolyn McKeon Kaplan University. Slide Style Tips. Clearly label each slide. List main points. Write in bullet-point form, not complete sentences. Include 4-5 points per slide. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Creating a PowerPoint Creating a PowerPoint Presentation Presentation
Adapted from presentation by Dr. Carolyn McKeon
Kaplan University
Slide Style TipsSlide Style Tips
Clearly label each slide.List main points.Write in bullet-point form, not
complete sentences.Include 4-5 points per slide.Try to avoid wordiness; use key
words and short phrases.
What not to do!What not to do!Do not write in paragraph form. For
example, this page contains too many words for a PPT slide. It is not written in bullet-point form, which makes it difficult to read and extract the key points. Paragraphs look much more complicated than bullet points, and that can be distracting. In short, the reader will feel overwhelmed by this slide and will not find the main points easily.
Font Style TipsFont Style Tips
Use a minimum of 18-point fontUse different font sizes for main points
and secondary points◦On this slide: The title is 43-point font, the
main points are 32-point font, and this secondary point is 28-point font.
Use easy to read fonts
What not to do with Fonts!What not to do with Fonts!
If you us a small font, the reader will not be able to read your slides with ease
CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY, OR IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO READ
Do not use complicated font, such as ‘Impact’ or ‘GoudyHandtooled BT’
Good Color TipsGood Color TipsUse a font that contrasts sharply with the
background◦For example, black font on white background
You can change colors to reinforce the logic of your structure◦For example, using light blue title and dark blue
text
You can also use color to emphasize a point◦Only do this occasionally
What not to do with Color!What not to do with Color!This font color is hard to read since it does not
contrast well with a white backgroundIf you change colors simply for decoration, it
will be distracting and annoyingIt is not necessary to use a different color for
each point◦Using a different color for secondary points is also
unnecessaryTrying to be creative can also be annoying
Background & Image TipsBackground & Image TipsChoose a background that will not
interfere; keep it simple
If you choose a dark background, be sure to use a light-colored font
Be sure to use the same background consistently throughout your presentation
Add only images that emphasize your points; keep it simple
Spelling and Grammar TipsSpelling and Grammar Tips
Proof your slides for:◦Speling mistakes◦The use of of repeated words◦Grammatical errors you might have make
CE 114 Unit 3 ProjectCE 114 Unit 3 Projectshould contain…should contain…
1. Title Slide (1 slide)
2. Introduction (1-2 slides)
3. Body (3-5 slides)
4. Conclusion (1-2 slides)
5. Reference Slide (1 slide)
General NoteGeneral NoteEach slide should have an appropriate
title◦For example: “Introduction”, “The Ideal
Learning Environment”, “Conclusion”, etc.
The slide presentation should follow a logical pattern
How to design a Title SlideHow to design a Title Slide
‘Project Title’ including the subject investigated in the PPT
Include author’s name, date, and course name/ number
IntroductionIntroduction
Think of the first one or two slides as a synopsis of the introduction you would write for an essay
Introduce the focus of the project
Provide background information (with citations)
Body of the PowerPointBody of the PowerPointCreate 1 or 2 slides for each topic related
to the main focus of PPT, but do not put more than one topic on a slide
Cite specific reasons that support your ideas; including personal examples
Make sure to use references or direct quotes to reputable resources; if using a direct quote use quotation marks
For example: Puckett & Black (2005) suggest “…”
Concluding SlideConcluding SlideUse a conclusion slide to summarize the
main points of your presentation, including◦What it was about◦Main ideas of an ideal learning environment◦Final thoughts
Reference SlideReference SlideSee the last slide of this presentation as an
exampleMake sure references are alphabetized
and numberedFor Websites, include more than just the
URLCorrect APA format is not necessary, but
should be attempted
ReferencesReferences
1. International Association of Science and Technology for Development. “Presentation Tips.” on 11/12/2006 http://www.iasted.org/conferences/formatting/Presentations-Tips.ppt.
2. Puckett, M., & Black, J. (2005). The young child: Development from prebirth through age eight. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
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