7 Tips

on How
to make
an
effective
PowerPoin
t
By: Emma Reed
 1. Keep It short and to the
point
 Avoid putting literal text on the screen
 Shorten bullets and keep it to the point- no paragraphs!
 2. Choose the Right Font, size
 Pick a classic font instead of aand
creative Color
one
 Wrong font can be unreadable
 Make sure you pick a color that can be read

 Nothing too bright or that blends in with your

slideshow
 Make sure your font is not too big or too small
 3. Use art to help convey your
message
 Use charts, graphics, graphs, pictures
 Use enough but not too much
 4. Write a script
 Planning is key
 Know what you want to say and how
 Have a beginning, middle and end
 5. Modulate your voice
 Speak like you are talking with a friend
 Don’t become a drone and endlessly talk
 6. Ask questions
 Make your audience think
 Engage them, pique curiosity and arouse interest
 7. Have a plan b ready
 Technology is not always reliable.
 Have a backup plan in case technical difficulties arise