A Guide to Presenting with PowerPointBy: Ms. Dunne

Easy Does It!The next time you want to do a book report

or a research paper, here are some PowerPoint pointers to make it easy.

Make your presentation meaningful for you and your peers.

Take each slide, one step at a time.

Make EVERY slide count.

What’s the ContentRemember the following…

Keep the FOCUS on your TOPIC

Having good ORGANIZATION will keep your audience’s interest.

CONVENTIONS count!! Spell check is your best friend.

DETAILS with SUPPORT will help your presentation flourish.

Be creative with WORD CHOICE. Make each point exciting.

Keep your audience wanting MORE.

Let the FUN begin!

Now that the hard part is over,

it’s on to being…

FONTYour font size should be easy to read (28pt to

32pt).

Have fun with your styles keeping in mind you are still presenting for a purpose.

Change the colors of your font to make a point or to add variety to your slides.

makes headings stand out

GRAPHICSAdding graphics to your presentation not only

gives your audience a sense of your style, but also helps those who need more than just words.

Clip ArtPictures of your ownUse your internet resourcesCharts and graphs

Make it look GOOD!

BACKGROUNDSAdding a background to your presentation

can be as easy as…

Adding colorInserting a backgroundAdding a border Adding effects

TRANSITIONSKeep your presentations interesting by using

these different types of transitions to change slides…

No Transitions

Fades and Dissolves

Wipes

Push and Cover

You are now ready to make a POWERFUL presentation. Remember…

EASY DOES IT