Effective Presentation Materials

Power Point Presentations, Overhead Transparencies, and Slides can enhance a presentation. These are some guidelines to insure effective visual aids:

1. Type sizes of 18 point (this print is 18 point) and preferably 24 or higherare more readable
2. There are two styles of type -Sanrif ( with squiggles) eg. Times Sans serif (without squiggles) eg., this type is Helvetica Sans serif styles are easier to read
3. Lower case letters have better letter recognition
4. Avoid underlining, italics or other font treatments that make for difficult reading
5. Additional spacing between lines and letters increases the readability of the text
6. Stay away from the edge of the page -allow a minimum of one and a half inches around the page
7. Use small amounts of information to avoid visual confusion, e. g., use key phrases or concepts, not complete sentences and paragraphs
8. Do not read slides, use them as points of reference for the audience
9. When using material from a text, such as a table, enlarge it or re-enter it before putting it in a slide— scanned material doesn't automatically enhance a presentation.
10. Avoid materials for which you have to apologize, "I know you can't read this, but…"
11. Make sure there is contrast between the type font and the background
12. Do not use a background that distracts from the written information

Remember the Golden Rule of Presentations "Present to others as you would have them present to you."Or,put another way, remember all the lectures you have complained about during your education and put into practice engaging methods.

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