Designing your PowerPoint Presentation

Keep the pages simple

Use them as prompts for your presentation

Don’t say one thing and write another

Try reading this. If you find yourself reading this and struggling with what I am saying as well it is because the brain is trying to register too much. Have you ever tried reading a book ad having a conversation at the same time- it can’t be done with full comprehension.

Say what you mean

Write clearly and in short sentences

Don’t write long paragraphs to read

Reiterate and expand on your text verbally

Reference all work that is not your own

Use the Harvard referencing system when using work that copied or paraphrased

(James.2010)

Use illustrations

Or any media file

(Herman. 2012)

You can even add special effects

And a music track

Just don’t make it too long!

Rehearse your presentation with a friend – get it to time.

(Hallmark Cards . 2007)