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1 How to Create Effective PowerPoint Slides Sarah Melton, M.Ed. OHSU Teaching and Learning Center, April 2013 Who are we? Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) Sarah Melton, M.Ed., Faculty Development Specialist Presentation Overview Quick Activity What is good slide design? What is a scientific talk? What is a scientific talk? Conclusion/Questions Open Lab 1

2 Activity! Image from: What is the message here? Image from: What is the message here? Image from: 2

3 Why is good design important? Where s the focus? Avoid boredom and confusion Increase retention of information Engage audience! Image from: How do I get started? Image from: scooptoo.com/wp-content/woo_uploads/21-gettingstarted.jpg First, organize! Purpose? Audience? What is the essential information? Write an outline! Image from: 3

4 Design considerations: the 666 Rule No more than: 6 lines of text / slide 6 words on a line of text 6 slides of information for a 5 minute presentation Visualize it! Image from: What am I talking about? Image from: 4

5 Use Sans Serif fonts: Arial, Helvetica or Calibri Image from: Readability and Contrast Image from: Use a simple and consistent layout Image from: 5

6 Slide should compliment your ideas Image from: Avoid bullets if possible Images from: and Use Images, Charts, Graphs and Maps Image from: 6

7 Sequence your ideas Image from: s1600/swing_sequence_jamie_sadlowski.jpg Use the headline field Image from: Break the Rules Image from: 7

8 Good design checklist Use Sans Serif fonts Dark text on a light background Simple and consistent layout Slides should compliment your ideas Use images, charts and maps Avoid bullets when possible Sequence your ideas, be logical Use the headline field Break the rules when necessary What is different about a Scientific Talk? Introduction, Method, Results, Conclusion/Summary Keep it simple! Avoid displaying equations Choose charts and graphs that are essential Explain your graphs How to give a 10-minute talk How to give a 10-minute talk May 7 th,12-1 p.m. May 7, 12 1 p.m. Mac Hall 2201 Cynthia Morris, Ph.D., MPH 8

9 Once you think you re done Is the design consistent? Did I keep it simple? Proofread Check your citations! Practice Image from: Image from: Questions? Contact Us: Teaching and Learning Center tlc@ohsu.edu on campus 9

10 References Alley, M., Schreiber, M., Ransdell, K., & Muffo, J. (2006). How the Design of Headlines in Presentation Slides Affects Audience Retention. Technical Communication, 53(2), Berk, R. (2011). Research on PowerPoint: From Basic Features to Multimedia. International Journal of Technology in Teaching & Learning, 7(1), Bumiller, E. (n.d.). Enemy Lurks in Briefings on Afghan War - PowerPoint - NYTimes.com. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from p p _ r=0 Ferguson, A. (n.d.). Murder by PowerPoint â Andrew Ferguson dot NET. Andrew Ferguson dot NET - I am an enginerd: I excel at awkward.. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from Medical Presentation Skillz ThugMed. (n.d.). ThugMed. Retrieved April 19, 2013, from Schoeberl, M., & Toon, B. (n.d.). Ten Secrets to Giving a Good Scientific Talk. NESL's Climate & Global Dynamics (CGD). Retrieved April 19, 2013, from Open Lab Image from: 10

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