Putting More Power in Your PowerPoint

Dr. William H. Baker

Foundations of Modern Biology

• Foundations of Modern Biology– Cell theory– Evolution– Gene theory– Homeostasis

• Research– Structural– Physiological– Evolution– Taxonomy– Environmental

Outlines taken from Wikipedia, March 2008

Example of a poorly designed PowerPoint slide.

7 Design Tips1. Use PPT templates sparingly2. Follow a layout and color theme3. Use OABC and a running agenda4. Avoid clutter5. Use readable type6. Show relationships visually7. Use animations purposefully

1. Use PPT templates sparinglyNo

7. Organization6. Information Systems

5. Financing4. Operations

3. Marketing2 . Background

1. Executive Summary

Business Plan

XYZ Innovations

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2. Follow a layout & color theme

NoYes

3. Use OABC & a running agenda

No

Yes

No

4. Avoid clutter

Yes

5. Use readable type

No

Business Plan• Executive summary• Background• Marketing• Operations• Financing• Information systems• Organization

Large sizeSans-serif font

High-contrast color

Yes

6. Show relationships visually

No

Yes

7. Use animations purposefully

Revising

Macro items • Content• Organization

• Paragraphs• Sentences

No

Micro items

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Summary1. Use templates sparingly2. Follow a layout and color theme3. Use OABC and a running agenda4. Avoid clutter5. Use readable type6. Show relationships visually7. Use animations purposefully