TIPS FOR POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS

• BE PREPARED - think ahead, leave time for last minute details
• ORDER OF ITEMS - be logical, progress in priority order
• USE QUESTIONS - engage and promote participation
• AUDIENCE POINT OF VIEW - what will interest them?
• KNOW EQUIPMENT - allow for things like size of screen
• DRESS/GROOMING - appear appropriate for audience and for topic
• WORK WITH OUTLINE - doublecheck organization of material
• USE POINTS - limit text to most important ideas
• USE SPECIAL EFFECTS - use only when needed for line by line points
• CONSISTENCY - be aware of font size and style and in the transitions
• BOLD FONTS - may be needed for some backgrounds to be readable
• DOUBLECHECK - proofread material for accuracy in spelling and grammar
• MOVE THINGS - rearrange text and graphics for balanced layouts
• REHEARSE - practice with your presentation in same setting if possible
• KNOW TOPIC - tell about ideas - don't read them from the screen
• USE EXAMPLES - tell stories to illustrate your points
• HUMOUR - wherever possible, keep material light and entertaining
• ENERGY - project your voice; show enthusiasm for topic
• VARIETY - use vocal variety - not monotone delivery
• TIMING - pace yourself; don't rush, use pauses, keep to time limit
• SPECIAL EFFECTS - use props, audio for enhancement where appropriate
• SPEAK CLEARLY - especially if English is your second language!