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.