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Creating a Successful PowerPoint Presentation

Objectives

The following topics will be discussed:

• Preparation • Organization • PowerPoint Tutorial • Writing the Script • Graphics

Many of us will at sometime or the other be called upon to prepare and give a presentation. PowerPoint is the Microsoft Office software most often used to prepare a professional and successful presentation.

At Northcentral, you may be asked to prepare an assignment using PowerPoint. This presentation will offer some guidelines to creating a successful presentation.

Preparation

• Select your topic • Gather your sources • Collect visual images if you will use them • Become familiar with the PowerPoint software • Select a layout and design

Organization

• Prepare an outline - Introduction

- Include the problem statement or thesis statement.

- Include a literature review if required.

- Body of Text - Supporting material

- Conclusion/Recommendations

- Reference Page

Proper APA in-text citation is required.

PowerPoint Tutorial

• Microsoft Office offers online tutorials on their software free of charge.

• Training - PowerPoint - Microsoft Office

• Take advantage of these short videos. Your confidence in preparing a presentation will be increased.

Writing the Script

• Use text sparingly. - Use bullet points

- Five or Six per slide

• Select your font and font size carefully. - This is Calibri font at 28.

- This is Arial font at 28. - This is Times New Roman at 28.

• Be consistent. Do not change font style within the same slide. - The software will adjust the font size to fit the

frame.

Writing the Script cont.

• Your slides are like an outline. Use the “note” section for your dialogue if you are giving an oral presentation.

Graphics

• Visual images are helpful. - Make sure they are appropriate to your topic.

- Make sure they are appropriate in size. - If you change the size – keep the dimensions

• Avoid animation unless it adds to your topic. Otherwise animation is distracting.

• When selecting your slide colors, be cautious. - Colors can change between one computer and the

next or from the computer screen to the projector screen.

Points to Remember

• Prepare and organize. • Review the PowerPoint tutorials if you are

unfamiliar with the software.

• Keep text on slide minimal. Six bullet points should be enough to get your point across.

• Choose font style and size carefully. • Use graphics/visual images if appropriate. • Animation can be distracting.

Questions?

• Questions, comments, or feedback?

• Contact the Writing Center at [email protected].