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However, slideshows can also spell disaster even for experienced presenters. The key to success is to make certain your slideshow is a visual aid and not a visual distraction. Tips for Making Effective PowerPoint Presentations
The Seven Deadly Sins of PowerPoint PresentationsBy Joseph Sommerville It’s not surprising PowerPoint© slideshows have become the norm for visuals in most business presentations. Slideshows are quick to produce, easy to update and effective to inject visual interest into the presentation. However, slideshows can also spell disaster even for experienced presenters. The key to success is to make certain your slide show is a visual aid and not a visual distraction. For the best results, avoid these common “seven deadly sins” of PowerPoint© presentations.
Joseph Sommerville has earned the title “The Presentation Expert” for helping professionals design, develop and deliver more effective presentations. He is the principal of Peak Communication Performance, a Houston-based firm working worldwide to help professionals develop skills in strategic communication. Tips for Effective PowerPoint PresentationsFonts
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What should be included in a presentation handout?Any presentation handout – that is, any material you give out before or during your presentation – should include a simplified version of your slides and plenty of blank space for notes. And that's it.
What are handouts in slide?A Handouts page consists of three slide thumbnail images on the left side and several printed lines for note-taking to the right of each thumbnail. To print handouts in other layouts, see Print handouts using Adobe Reader. To get more advanced printing layout options, use a desktop version of PowerPoint.
What are 3 important elements of a slide presentation?All types of presentations consist of three basic parts: the introduction, the body, and the conclusion.
When should handouts be given during a presentation?12. Distribute the handout at the beginning of your presentation. This is a perennial topic of debate amongst presenters. Some people are concerned that if they distribute the handout first, people will stop listening and start leafing through it.
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