Wednesday, October 28, 2009

PowerPoint Tips

After looking at the websites about PowerPoint, here are my guidelines for creating a good PowerPoint and hopefully avoiding a bad one.
1) Use professional graphics: The cheesy clip art selections provided by PowerPoint are childish and should not be used in an academic or professional field. I find the cheesy clip arts to be belittling and annoying.
2) Keep the slides simple: Too much information on one slide can be overwhelming to the audience.
3) Use color well: Colors can be used to convey emotions and can help you get your point across by using visual stimulants.
4) Use animation wisely: A little bit of animation is good, but too much can be distracting.
5) Vary the way you present the information: Use a mix of text, video, charts, or audio.

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