Risky Slides
Do you have any suggestions about making an effective PowerPoint presentation?
I have to make a 10 minute presentation for an oral communications class. PowerPoint is not required, though I would feel more comfortable not only having visual aid to what I have to say, but also to be used in a way that can replace reading from note cards (which I feel is not conducive to a good presentation). I just have a few question about the technicalities (my professor is actually very picky about the small things, just as much as the overall picture):
1) What is the best font (in your opinion, obviously)? For papers, I know that serif fonts are easier to read because of the subtle flow letters seem to have. But are sans serif fonts perhaps better for presentations?
2) Does anyone know a good website for PowerPoint templates? I've found a few already, but I'm not entirely satisfied/convinced that they have what I want.
3) What is your opinion about slide animations? My professor told us that using them is very risky, since most people just get too fancy..
Power Point presentations can be very effective, but they have become somewhat overused today, which is probably why your professor is picky.
1. I have developed and used probably hundreds of PP presentations. I prefer the comic sans serif font, but that is really a matter of personal preference. Mainly, make sure that the font you use is crisp and clear - nothing fancy.
2. I have included a few sites for templates. You have probably seen these already. Keep your template crisp and clear too. Don't use one that is too cluttered or is too busy. Make sure the information you put on the slide will be clear.
3. I would stay away from slide animations. They can irritate the audience. Keep things simple.
I don't know how familiar or comfortable you are at present with making presentations, so here are a few other points I have learned ....
Don't put too much information on any individual slide. Just put points to jog your memory.
Don't read from the slides and don't turn your back to the audience to read from the screen the audience is reading. Know your material well.
Have the participant's handouts of your slides available for the group so that they can easily make notes.
Move smoothly from slide to slide. They should flow into each other.
Don't move around too much and don't fidget. Body language is important to how your professor will percieve the presentation overall.
Project your voice well, and articulate clearly. Speak a little slower than you would in everyday conversation.
Make sure you have a backup plan in case of a technology glitch.
I hope this is of some help. Best of luck with your presentation.
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