CREATING EFFECTIVE

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

Grand Canyon University

Sample A. Student

OBJECTIVES Outlining the objectives allows readers

to identify the reason for the presentation.

Objectives should be brief and to the point.

List information about what the reader should learn from the presentation.

Objectives should be listed in presentation order.

SLIDE STRUCTURE Use bullets to separate out ideas.

Try to follow the 6 X 6 rule.Limit to 6 bullets per slide.Limit to 6 words per bullet.

Too much slide information causes confusion.The audience may become distracted.

SLIDE APPEARANCE Stay consistent.

Use one theme throughout the presentation.

Align text for consistency between slides.Use transition effects wisely.

Use readable fonts.Font must be readable.Font and background colors should contrast.Font size must remain consistent.

CONTENT Keep it simple.

Break up information between slides.One slide need not house everything.

Be concise.Wordiness will confuse the reader.Brevity is always preferred.

VISUAL AIDS Visual Aids can

enhance a presentation.

Images must pertain to the presentation.

An abundance of images can be distracting.

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CHARTS AND GRAPHS Graphs/charts

should tell a story.

Graphs/charts must be clear and pertinent.

Use bullets to provide supporting information.

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PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION Always check spelling, grammar, and

formatting.

Check for consistency before presenting.Slide themeSlide transitionsPunctuation

Ensure that key points are delivered accurately.

QUESTIONS End the

presentation with a section for questions.This encourages

audience involvement.

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REVIEW Revisit the objectives to ensure all were

met.

Briefly review the key information covered.

REFERENCES Provide references for any outside

sources.

List references in alphabetical order.

Provide references for any pictures or images.