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Don’t give PowerPoint center stage

Your visual aids ARE NOT the focus

Create a logical flow

Not a collection of bulleted lists

Make your presentation readable

• If people can’t read my slides from the back of the room, my type is too small!
• Use at least 30 point font
• The more words you use, the less readable your slides are
• Avoid paragraphs or long blocks of text
• Use appropriate fonts (a sans serif font like Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, etc. for titles and a serif font like Times New Roman, Garamond, etc. for body text)
• Avoid detailed reports
• Avoid “title capitalization” unless it is a title

Remember, less is more

• The rule of KISS: Keep it simple, stupid!
• Avoid too many fancy transitions
• Avoid sound effects
• Cut down on the number of slides (it should not be a transcript!)

Distribute a handout

• Useful for taking notes and helpful in keeping your audience’s focus on the presentation
• A good back up plan in case technology fails

Practice giving your presentation and using your slides