These slides were initially devloped by Dr.Kremer but never
presented. They were revised by Dr.Iz. Refer also to the web link
provided by Dr.Kremer on the Resources section of Blackboard:
"Tips
for Effective Powerpoint Presentations"
Preparation Do's
- Do not wait until the last minute to prepare
slides.
- Go over material - i.e. practice before presentation.
- Use slides that are short and contain key
words only.
- Use pictures supported by words, not words
supported by pictures.
- Use color on the slides for emphasis
- Proofread your slides before the talk. Check spelling.
- Round values to show a reasonable number
of significant digits.
- Use fonts that are as large as possible.
- Use the Floor Test - Can you read a printout
on the floor from a standing position?
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- Do
not use bright letters on a dark background.
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- Make the fonts on each of the slides
approximately the same size to offer continuity to your presentation.
- Keep unity of design from slide to slide.
- Minimize or Avoid animated text, sounds and
fancy transitions.
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| Goal is to focus attention by minimizing
distractions |
Speaking Do's
- Have a clear focus and purpose in your mind.
- If the moderator does not introduce you,
introduce yourself.
- Specify the main purpose of your presentation.
- Give a brief overview of the contents of
the presentation.
- Specify assumptions.
- Tell in advance when you are about to change
topics. (Give the audience some road signs.)
- Give a brief conclusion to your talk.
- End by thanking the audience and asking if
there are questions.
- Leave enough time for questions.
- Before answering a question, repeat it.
- If you cannot answer a question, defer it
to a team member who can.
- Keep within the time allocated to you.
- Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard.
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| Sell your ideas with enthusiasm. |
Non-verbal Do's
- Keep eye contact with the audience.
- Spend as little time as possible changing
slides (overheads), and talk while changing slides to introduce
what the next slide involves.
- Have a slide on the screen at all times except
possibly at the beginning or end of the presentation.
- When describing hardware, show a figure or
sketch of the actual device before showing detatils.
- Use a pointer to identify points on the slides.
Be careful with it.
- Dress professionally for the presentation.
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