Create an Outline of Your Content with Professional Presentation

PowerPoint Presentation CREATING A PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION PRESENTATION SOFTWARE    Assists in communicating information Simplifies creation of visuals Lets you add film clips, sound, movie- like transitions, animation, and run-alone shows GETTING STARTED   Create an outline of your content Select a slide design 3 PRINCIPLES OF GOOD VISUAL CONSTRUCTION  5–7 rule - Limit 5–7 lines per slide  Limit words to 5–7 per l ine   Use sans-serif fonts Contrast between background and text FONTS & COMPARISON       Script at 12 point Times New Roman at 12 points Arial at 12 points Script at 16 points Times New Roman at 24 points Arial at 32 points      Presentation Skills Presentation Skills Presentation Skills Presentation Skills Presentation Skills  Presentation Skills SPEAKER’S NOTES 6 SPECIAL EFFECTS: EMBELLISH OR DISTRACT?    n  Sound Graphics Animatio Transition PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER      Plan for the unexpected Use Notes Don’t stand and read ALL notes Make eye contact with audience Practice, practice, practice!!! REFERENCES  Bott, E., & Leonhard, W. (2007). Using Microsoft office 2007: The only office  book you need. Indianapolis, IN: Que Publishing. Pugsley, L. (2010). Design an effective PowerPoint presentation. Education for Primary Care, 21, 51–53. 9