1. J. Scharrer
EFFECTIVE
PRESENTATIONS

2.  Limit bullets
 Text isn’t beneficial to the audience
 The less you read the better your presentation
 Use pictures
 Capture the audiences eye
 Use high quality photographs
 Limit use of clip art
 Don’t be afraid to have negative space
 Slides don’t need to be filled with information
KEEPING IT SIMPLE

3. Don’t let your colors
blend together
 Light on dark backgrounds
 Dark on light backgrounds
Pick one color
theme and stick to it
 Three main colors that
compliment each other
USE CONTRAST

4. Don’t be afraid to
use pictures in your
slides
Make sure the
pictures have the
same color scheme
as your presentation
VISUAL AIDS

5. If you are giving statistics,
make sure they are all
together.
One topic at a time
KEEP LIKE
THINGS
TOGETHER

6.  Talk through your presentation to make
sure that you have enough time
 Don’t attempt to memorize your text, your
text should be a summary of what you
want to say
 Think about the ideas and the words will
come naturally
PRACTICE YOU PRESENTATION

7. Limit your text!
Use contrast
Use visual aids
Keep topics grouped together
Practice your presentation
SUMMARY

8.  Clip Art
 http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/splane_m/presentationtips.htm
 http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-
theory
 http://www.bates.edu/ils/2011/how-do-
i/software/powerpoint-presentation-tips/
SOURCES