BRENT MARTINBEAVERTON RURAL SCHOOL

JANUARY 31, 2008

Effective Power point Presentation

Fonts

Use the 6 x 6 rule for bullet pointsUse contrast

Dark text on light background Light text on dark background

Do not use ALL CAPS except for titlesTest font by standing six feet from monitor

Fonts

Select san serif fontsNo smaller than 24 pointsEach page should have a titleUse the same font on all pagesAvoid italicized fontsNo more than 6-8 words per line

Graphics & Design

Keep the background consistentKeep the background subtleKeep the design clean and unclutteredLimit number of transitionAvoid flashy or noisy animation

Graphics & Design

Use clipart sparinglyUse the same style graphic throughoutLimit number of graphicsAll graphics should relate to the presentation

Color

Limit the number of colors on a single screenUse no more than four colors on a chartCheck all colors on a projection screen before presentation

General Presentation

Check spelling and grammarDo not read the presentationGive a brief overview at start, present

information, review important pointsHave bulleted items appear one at a time

General Presentation

Practice before you presentShow up early to test equipmentTurn off screen savers and power management

General Presentation

Use a wireless mouseIf sound effects are used, wait until sound finishes before speakingIf content is complex, give audience handoutsDo not turn your back to the audience

General Presentation

Backup your slide show and take an extra copy with you

Provide the audience with contact information if they have questions

Avoid dark backgrounds if presenting in a poorly-lit room

Avoid light backgrounds if presenting in well-lit room