PowerPoint

I think everyone has made a PowerPoint that they have been proud of. But, on the flipside, I also believe that everyone has made a PowerPoint that they just wish they could do over again. These informative articles bring up some very interesting points concerning PowerPoint tricks and tools of the trade that can make every user successful. In these ways, it is very important to avoid the mundane ritualistic styles of bullet and information repetition. These readings help us to investigate other options and steer clear of potential problems that we see every day in PowerPoint.
1. Stay consistent and to-the-point. Although it is important to use different effects, I hate it when people use 10 different effects on one slide… because sometimes this makes it confusing and hard for people to follow.

2. Come prepared, even for the worst. I can’t even remember how many times a presentation hasn’t gone exactly as someone planned, and, because of this, the person was lost. I think you must come prepared, whether it’s free-hand notes or print-outs, be ready for anything because you never know what could happen.

3. Moderate your slides and avoid clutter. I hate it when people overload a particular slide with information. Sometimes it is hard enough to follow a presentation, and packing a slide with a lot of info just adds the difficulty to this sticky situation.

4. Integrate pictures, images, and clips. Be aware, tread lightly in these waters because just enough will solve your problems but too much will kill you. I think it’s important to use the capabilities that we have learned about in class, but be careful because this could make or break the flow of a presentation.

5. Finally, be confident in your work. If you have worked hard on a presentation, then act like it! We all know how difficult public speaking can be… but we all put a ton of hard work and effort into the presentations. So, in light of this, we need to be assured in our ability to convey whatever message we are bringing to class.