Business w/healthcare 8 slides powerpoint not including title and reference page

Tips in creating your PowerPoint presentation ….

· Include your name on the cover slide to identify you as the student

· Use bullets and key phrases (avoid using sentences and refrain from using periods unless there is a logical reason for doing so - such as sharing the firm's 'Mission Statement')

· Rule of Thumb to keep in mind - no more than six lines to a slide and no more than six words to a line

· Incorporate a few graphics to keep it interesting

· Be consistent on your background and use the same theme throughout the presentation (however, you may want to change just ONE slide to emphasize a key point and make your presentation memorable)

· A basic background is dark blue for a professional presentation if you are not sure on color choice – do not use plain white background with black font (as that is like reading a handout or a book)! Use one of the templates available in PowerPoint, there are even more available to download at Microsoft (use the help in your program to locate easily).

· Use upper and lower case letters (do not use NOT all caps).

· Transitions and animation can detract from your message – while they are 'fun' use them only for emphasis

· Sound effects are NOT to be used unless they have a specific purpose for one point on a slide – otherwise they detract from your message

· Some students have incorporated an organization chart in their presentation

· Save file as a .ppt which is the default (not a slide show or .pps)

· Use APA format (reference details on final slide, and note cites on slide where used)

KEEP IT SIMPLE! This is a ‘visual’ aid for your presentation you would give to an audience and you would be elaborating further on the actual points.