Making Power Point PresentationsLecture 2

Lecture ContentCommon mistakesExamples of MistakesTips for Improving Presentations

Lecture ContentTemplatesFontsFont SizeToo Many WordsColor ChoiceAnimation and Sound

Pictures and Graphs MathematicsFormatConclusion

TemplatesUse a color schemeUse same scheme throughout presentationChanging styles could be distracting

Microsoft has several templatesPossible to find free templates on internetYou could design your own templates

FontsPick an easy font to read

Examples in their font

Times New RomanArialTahoma

FontsBad fonts

CHARLESWORTHCourier New (legal font)Mono Type Corsiva

FontsCapitalize all letters in a word for emphasis!

CAPITALIZE ALL LETTERS IN A WORD FOR EMPHASIS!

Capitalizing all words is like screaming at your audience!

FontsHard to readCapitalize all letters in wordFor emphasisAcronymsCentral Processing Unit (CPU)

FontsItalicize wordsFor emphasisLong QuotesUsed for book titles, journal names, etc.

Font SizeCan you read this?

Can you read this?

Can you read this?

This is not a vision test!

Too Much TextHaving too much textHard to readAre you going to read a book to the audience?

Makes the text look busy

Too Much TextBiodiesel may cause engine problems, because it may eat and degrade various seals that lead to injector and fuel pump failures [2]Has a higher cloud point around 00 C [2]Cloud point-when fuel filter clogsMuch higher for saturated fats [2]Most engine manufacturers have not extended warranties for using biodiesel [2]Fuel oxidation lower storage life [2]Oxidation leads to hydroperoxides, which can form insoluble gums [2]Improves engine lubrication, extending engine life [2]SoygoldAg Environmental Products LLC

Too Much TextToo much information!

I had a list of problems and then attached one benefit at the end.

I spread the info. over three slides.

Too Much TextProblems with biodieselBiodiesel causes engine problemsDegrades seals Fuel pumpFuel injectorsPoor cold fuel propertiesHigher cloud pointHigher pour point

Too Much TextProblems with biodieselNo warranties for engines that use biodieselLower storage lifeFuel oxidizesCan form insoluble gums in tank

Too Much TextBenefit of biodieselImproves engine lubricationCould extend engine lifeAg Environmental Products LLC manufacturers Soygold as fuel additive

Color ChoiceKeep color schemes simpleDark BackgroundBright FontsLight BackgroundDark Fonts

You can be creative, if in good taste!

You can change the color or background of a slide for emphasis

Biofuels Kenneth R. Szulczyk My Research Area

Color ChoiceCan you read this?Can you read this?Can you read this?Can you read this?

This is the ugliest background I have seen (from Microsoft)

Animation and SoundMoving textIf movement is simpleIf movement is consistent

Avoid annoying animations!

You can use movement to hide text until needed.

Animation and SoundYou can add sound, if it is part of your presentation

Sound can be annoying!

Pictures and GraphsOnly add pictures and graphics to enhance your presentation

Breaks up the monotony of the presentation

Greenhouse EffectGreenhouse gases Accumulate in atmospherePrevent the suns radiation from leaving the earthEarth gradually warms over time

Pictures and GraphsDo not include complicated graphs

Only add graphs or diagrams if it strengthens your message

U.S. Corn Wet Mill

Pictures and GraphsIf graphs are in presentationClearly define all unitsKeep graph simple

Pictures and GraphsWhat are the units?The graph has nice colorsHard to read the numbers

MathematicsComplicated mathematics may not be good for presentationsToo much information to digest.

If you have to do mathematics, give handouts

Mathematics

MathematicsDid you remember all that in 1 minute?

If you include an equation, define all variables.

FormatOutline your lecture (or presentation)Avoid full sentencesUse about 2 to 6 bullets per slide

Check spellingWord and PowerPoint will underline a word in red, if that word is not in dictionary

FormatOrganize the presentation wellPlace similar ideas together

Face the audienceDont read your presentationVery mechanicalDont hide behind the computer

Last NoteCome to the presentation early

Make sure the equipment works

Bring your laptop. Sometimes there is a technical glitch!

ConclusionBe concise and to the pointOnly include diagrams and graphics if they enhance the presentationLast slide is a Summary or Conclusion

ConclusionKeep the presentation simpleAvoid unnecessary sounds and animationsKeep information well organizedDO NOT read from your slidesRemind your audience of key points at the end of the presentation