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PowerPoint Development

PowerPoint requires the presenter to select or create a template that will serve as a presentation background which then, helps to create each individual, electronic slide. Unless, the presenter is skilled at presentation software and knows his or her audience, it is best to choose a predesigned template. Templates alleviate communication blunders associated with nonverbal messages (color combinations and document layouts). Skilled presenters can modify existing templates to bring personality and content to life.There are some basic rules to creating a good presentation. The textbook states, follow "The Rule of Six" while your instructor states, follow "The Rule of Seven." Therefore, follow either the Rule of Six or Seven and NEVER:

· Place more than 6 or 7 words per line on any slide.

· Put more than 6 or 7 bullets on any one slide.

· Create a slide that has more than 36-49 words on it.

· Use more than 1/6 to 1/7 of your presentation for animation.

· Use more than 1/6 to 1/7 of your presentation for special effects.

· Leave any one slide on the screen for more than 6-7 minutes.

When creating PowerPoint slides, keep all like elements the same, such as bullet colors, numbers, titles, and subtitles. Carry these guidelines one step further, divide the amount of time needed to communicate presentation material by 6 or 7. The number calculated is the number of electronic slides needed. Too many or too few slides make for an awkward delivery of material.With slide development, translate the major headings from the presentation content/outline into slide titles. (A Table of Contents is a good guide for slide titles.). Bullet points are built using short, balanced, phrases. PowerPoint slides are prompts, only! Never write the whole content of a presentation on slides. Placing too many words on any slide is one BIG error.

Whenever possible, replace text with graphics. Rather than using lots of bulleted text, the creator uses mostly graphics.

PowerPoint is fun because the software allows the user to add multimedia elements. Multimedia keeps the audience's attention; however, use multimedia sparingly. Too many special effects, sounds, flashing lights, etc., can cause the audience to become irritable and jumpy. Using multimedia effects just because it's possible, is never a good enough reason to include them. Every multimedia technique should be used only to enhance the message delivery. If there's not advantage, leave the multimedia out. PowerPoint allows the user to implement tables, charts, graphs, graphics, and hyperlinks onto slides. With a click of the mouse, an audience can be taken live to the Web.

To develop the presentation body:

1. Choose a logical sequence.

2. Establish credibility.

3. Manage Information

4. Create a strong conclusion.

Additional elements can also be included:

· Divider Slides

· Slide Tracker

· Text to Graphics

· Paragraph to Bullets

· Audience Handouts

A good PowerPoint presentation is a standalone document. The reader should be able to comprehend the basic message just by viewing the slides.

No matter what type of PowerPoint slides designed, NEVER BE UPSTAGED BY SLIDES. Also, never expect these slides to carry the show. The audience has come to hear the presenter. When presenting, never read PowerPoint slides to an audience or read off of a computer screen. Memorize all the material. Remember that slides provide a framework for a presentation.The audience has come to see, "The One and Only—YOU"…right on!