2. Composing Information To begin creating a powerful presentation, compose a rough draft with all the information that should be included. Then, review the information incorporated in the rough draft, and begin organizing the material for each slide.
3. Presentation Layout Opener: Capture the attention of the audience, gain their trust, and inform them of the presentation topic Transition: A few sentences that help shift from the opener to the theme Theme: State the point of the presentation
4. Presentation Layout Cont…. Transition: A few sentences that help shift from the theme to the body Body: Arrange information into 5 points or less Wrap-up: Restate the theme; remind the audience of the point of the presentation
5. SlideComposition Do not exceed 3 fonts or 4 sizes The minimum size font should be 18 The text should be limited to 6 words across and 6 bullets down
6. Creativity of Slides Using primary colors together will help information jump out at the audience http://www.rings-things.com/projects/images/colorwheel_full.gif
7. Visual Aids According to the 3M corporation, when visual aids are used appropriately they increase the effectiveness in persuading the audience by 43% Visual aids are processed by humans much faster than words Pictures can increase the retention and speed of your presentation
8. Preparation Rehearse and record your presentation to memorize it and become aware of your fillers
9. Giving the Presentation Maintain body language that shows confidence Sustain a clear, loud voice http://www.kickbacklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/4908089308909334422.jpg
10. References Formatting your Power Point presentation Powerful Presentations Google Images: http://www.kickbacklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/4908089308909334422.jpg http://www.rings-things.com/projects/images/colorwheel_full.gif
