Features of Good Presentations
First 1 – 2 slides
· Outline what’s to come
· Main points only
Slide Structure
· Use point form only
· 4 – 5 points per slide
· Show one point at a time
· Max 20 words per slide
Animation
· Don’t use distracting animation
· Don’t go overboard
· Be consistent
Fonts
· Use at least 18 point – 32 point is best
· Use Times New Roman or Arial – complicated fonts are hard to read
· Don’t write all words in capitals
Colour
· Font colour should contrast with background colour
· All points should be the same colour
· Too much colour is distracting
Background
· Keep it simple
· Light is best
· Avoid distracting backgrounds
· Be consistent
Graphs
· Simple graphs are more effective than tables of values
Spelling and Grammar
Proof your slides for:
· Spelling errors
· The use of repeated words
· Grammatical errors
Conclusion
· Summarise main points
· Finish strongly
· Invite questions