Steps to a Great Steps to a Great PresentationPresentation

Steps to a Great PresentationSteps to a Great Presentation

Select an appropriate TopicSelect an appropriate Topic Develop an OutlineDevelop an Outline Follow suggested slide formatFollow suggested slide format Follow suggested Do’s and Don'tsFollow suggested Do’s and Don'ts

Select a TopicSelect a Topic

What are my interests?What are my interests? Who is my audience?Who is my audience? What is my purpose?What is my purpose? What are my resources?What are my resources?

Develop an OutlineDevelop an Outline

PowerPointPowerPoint WordWord

Using an outline creator like:Using an outline creator like:

Develop an OutlineDevelop an Outline

IntroductionIntroduction ObjectiveObjective Main points (no more than 3)Main points (no more than 3) ConclusionConclusion

An effective presentation must An effective presentation must contain:contain:

Suggested Slide FormatSuggested Slide Format

1 thought per line 1 thought per line 4 X 6 rule4 X 6 rule• Max of 6 words per, 4 lines ORMax of 6 words per, 4 lines OR• Max of 4 words per line, 6 lines Max of 4 words per line, 6 lines

Font size > 36Font size > 36

Limit the information on each slide to:Limit the information on each slide to:

Suggested Slide FormatSuggested Slide Format

Use a slide template for consistencyUse a slide template for consistency Limit ‘bells & whistles’Limit ‘bells & whistles’ Limit use of graphicsLimit use of graphics Limit fonts to 2Limit fonts to 2

Presentation Do’sPresentation Do’s

Write a script Write a script Limit time 2 to 3 minutes per slideLimit time 2 to 3 minutes per slide Be prepared to answer questionsBe prepared to answer questions

Presentation Do’sPresentation Do’s

Look at your audience (not the screen)Look at your audience (not the screen) RehearseRehearse RehearseRehearse RehearseRehearse

In ConclusionIn Conclusion

Select a TopicSelect a Topic Develop an OutlineDevelop an Outline Follow suggested slide formatFollow suggested slide format RehearseRehearse