The Presentation Presentation. Date: Wednesday, March 1 Instructor: Aurea Osgood

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1 The Presentation Presentation Date: Wednesday, March 1 Instructor: Aurea Osgood

2 Agenda PowerPoint Presentation Organization Frequently Asked Questions Presenter Styles, Audience, Handouts CFDR Resources CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 2

3 To PowerPoint or not to PowerPoint Using PowerPoint is like having a loaded AK-47 on the table: You can do very bad things with it. - Peter Norvig If your words or images are not on point, making them dance in color won't make them relevant. - Edward Tufte, Professor Emeritus, Yale University CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 3

4 PowerPoint Basics PowerPoint is a Microsoft Office program. PowerPoint uses the same format tools as Word or Excel. Example CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 4

5 Presentation Organization Beginning Introduce yourself and your affiliation. Use a powerful opener get the audience s attention. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 5

6 Presentation Organization During Speak clearly and slowly. Use voice inflection. Move with intent. Add detail to your slides. Break up the presentation with quotes, stories, examples, etc. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 6

7 Presentation Organization End Leave room for questions and comments. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 7

8 General Notes 6 x 6 Rule No more than 6 lines per slide. No more than 6 words per line. KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 8

9 General Notes Size matters Font matters Contrasting colors Be consistent CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 9

10 Size Matters This is Arial 36. This is Arial 30. This is Arial 20. This is Arial 10. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 10

11 Size Matters This is Times 36. This is Times 30. This is Times 20. This is Times 10. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 11

12 General Notes Size matters Font matters Contrasting colors Be consistent CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 12

13 Font Matters Serif A Sans Serif A Avoid: Broadway Brush Script MT Courier New Harlow Solid Italics Old English Text MT Vladimir Script CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 13

14 Font Matters Font Matters Font Matters Font Matters Font Matters FONT MATTERS Font Matters Font Matters Font Matters CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 14

15 General Notes Size matters Font matters Contrasting colors Be consistent CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 15

16 Contrasting Colors This is dark on light. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 16

17 Contrasting Colors This is light on dark. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 17

18 Contrasting Colors CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 18

19 Contrasting Colors Contrasting Colors Yellow on Blue Blue on Yellow Harmonizing Colors Yellow on Green Green on Yellow Purple on Green Green on Purple Red on Purple Purple on Red CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 19

20 General Notes Size matters Font matters Contrasting colors Be consistent CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 20

21 Be Consistent Transitions Avoid using random animation schemes. Text/Font Limit to one or two fonts, colors and styles. Format Use a PowerPoint template. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 21

22 General Notes Graphics Graphics should be a complement, not a substitute. Limit to graphs, tables, diagrams, photographs. Text arrangement Grammar CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 22

23 General Notes PowerPoint as Entertainment Animation Options Animation Options Animation Options Animation Options Animation Options CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 23

24 Frequently Asked Questions When should I use numbers? Numbers For lists with sequence When should I use bullets? Bullets For lists without priority, sequence or hierarchy CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 24

25 Frequently Asked Questions How can I toggle between PowerPoint and the internet? Hyperlink CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 25

26 Frequently Asked Questions How can I make a table or graph in PowerPoint? Create in PowerPoint Create in Excel/Word and insert CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 26

27 Presenter Styles Do not read from the screen. Talk to the audience. Do not turn your back on the audience. Speed CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 27

28 Audience Know your audience. Types of Audiences Silent and Staring Know-It-Alls CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 28

29 Handouts Header Name Affiliation Contact ( ) Date Conference CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 29

30 Practice! Practice makes perfect. Have a backup. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 30

31 CFDR Resources CFDR PowerPoint Templates CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 31

32 Additional Comments Custom Animation Slide Show Custom Animation (a toolbar will appear on the left side) 1. Highlight what you would like to animate. 2. Click add effect on toolbar. 3. Choose the effect you would like. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 32

33 Questions? CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 33

34 ~CREDITS~ Written and Performed By: Aurea Osgood Produced By: Center for Family and Demographic Research Edited By: Heidi Lyons Facilities Provided By: Bowen-Thompson Student Union No animals were harmed during the making or production of this presentation. CFDR Spring 2006 Workshop Series 34