PowerPoint Reminders

PowerPoint RemindersContent HintsYes!Brief (32 pt font)Not too much on one slide (23 pt font)OutlineReminders for speakerEssential Key words for audienceNo!You dont want to have too many words on a page because it is difficult to read. Your audience will pay more attention to the text instead of what you are saying. An outline will provide a good reminder for you as a speaker. It is enough information to keep you on track, but not so much that you would be tempted to read.Use only essential key phrases. They are helpful for your audience to follow along and know whats important, but its not so much information that the audience is trying to read.

Bullet Points and TextNo sentencesParallel structureStarts with verbStarts with nounHas uniform capitalization3-5 per slideColorTo emphasizeTo contrastSounds and TransitionsUse sparinglyDistractingTime-consumingannoying

How to wow your classmatesSpeechTalk at natural, moderate rateProject voiceConversations but with authorityFocusMaintain eye contactLook around the roomDont just look at instructor

Other TipsDont turn your back to the audienceDont hideDont read off of screen

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