How to create effective Power Point Presentations

Elisa, Jéssica and Luise

The Power Point Presentation

• A complement to the oral presentation, not the

presentation itself.

• Function: illustrate and emphasize the main

points of the presentation.

Step 1: Planning and writing

• Short texts.

• Plan in advance the content of your

presentation.

• Use subtitles for each different topic.

Step 1: Planning and writing

• Show one point at a time.

• Use key words.

• Check grammar.

Step 2: Background

• Use contrasting colors.

• Dark text with light background is recommended.

• Keep the same background for every slide.

• Avoid using an image as background.

Step 3: Font

• Use standard fonts (Times New Roman, Arial,

etc.).

• Font 24 or larger.

• Different fonts sizes show hierarchy.

Step 4: Additional Information

• Images can be used, but do not overdo it.

• Add tables and graphics when possible.

• Do not add unnecessary animation.

• Do not use transition for the slides.

Step 5:  Keep Your Audience In Mind

• What do they know?

• What do you need to tell them?

• What do they expect?

Step 5:  Keep Your Audience In Mind

• What will be interesting to them?

• What can you teach them?

• What will keep them focused?

Step 6: The presentation

• Write notes to yourself.

• Avoid reading directly from the slides.

• Create a conclusion slide.

Step 6 - The Presentation

• Know your slides inside out.

• Speak with confidence – loud and clear.

• Maintain eye contact with the audience.

References

• http://www.citehr.com/40818-how-prepare-effective-

powerpointpresentations.html#axzz1Vr5jrywq

   

• www.health.vic.gov.au/healthpromotion/downloads/pres_

skills.ppt

• http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparing-a-

professional-presentation/

Thank you!