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1. Document Design 3 Presentation Slides Document Design 3

2. Don’tOverdo Your Design!! • Just because it’s available doesn’t mean youshould use it. • Too much is too much. • Consider your reader. • Look professional. Document Design 3

3. Designing Presentation Slides

4. 7 Rules for Designing Presentation Slides • Use large fonts 28-50pt Document Design 3

5. 7 Rules for Designing Presentation Slides 50 pt • Use large fonts (28-50 pt) 28 pt Document Design 3

6. 7 Rules for Designing Presentation Slides 1. Use large fonts (28-50 pt) • . Use phrases not sentences Document Design 3

7. 7 Rules for Designing Presentation Slides 1. Use large fonts (28-50pt) 2. Use phrases not sentences • . Use clear, concise language Document Design 3

8. 2-3. When you are designing presentation slides, use clear and concise phrases. Do not use sentences because they are long and they fill up the slide. Your audience will not have time to read everything. Big blocks of types will discourage your readers from reading your message. It will also distract your readers from your presentation. Document Design 3

9. 7 Rules for Designing Presentation Slides 1. Use large fonts (28-50pt) 2. Use phrases not sentences • 3. Use clear, concise language Document Design 3

10. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides 1. Use large fonts (28-50 pt) 2. Use phrases not sentences 3. Use clear, concise language • Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) Document Design 3

11. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides(continued) 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) • Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. Document Design 3

12. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides (continued) 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) • Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. • Use light backgrounds if lights are off Document Design 3

13. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides (continued) 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) • Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. • Use light backgrounds if lights are off and use dark backgrounds only when lights are on Document Design 3

14. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides (continued) 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) • Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. • Use light backgrounds if lights are off and use dark backgrounds only when lights are on Document Design 3

15. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides (continued) 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) • Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. • Use light backgrounds if lights off and use dark backgrounds if lights are on 7. Use colors that contrast with the background. Document Design 3

16. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides (continued) 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide (3-5) • Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. • Use light backgrounds if lights off and use dark backgrounds if lights are on 7. Use colors that contrast with the background. Document Design 3

17. 7 Rules for DesigningPresentation Slides 1. Use large fonts (28-50 pt) 2. Use phrases not sentences 3. Use clear, concise language 4. Limit number of points or main topics per slide to three to five (3-5) • 5. Customize with logos, charts, photos, etc. • 6. Use light backgrounds if lights off • and use dark backgrounds if lights on • 7. Use colors that contrast with the background • Oops! We broke Rule # 4 on this slide… Document Design 3

18. More Tips forDesigning Presentation Slides

19. Parallel Structure When using a 1. list of items in a sentence or 2. items on a bulleted or numbered list, • similar items should be expressed in similar grammatical form • Examples: resume, outlines, procedures (pp. 306-307) Document Design 3

20. Parallel Structure 1. List of items in a sentence • Example: • She enjoys many outdoor activities, including running, kayaking and the design of new wilderness trails. • She enjoys many outdoor activities, including running, kayaking and designing new wilderness trails. Document Design 3

21. Parallel Structure 2. Items on a bulleted or numbered list • Example: 1. Use large fonts (28-50pt) 2. Use phrases not sentences • 3. Language that is clear and concise 1. Use large fonts (28-50pt) 2. Use phrases not sentences • 3. Use clear and concise language Document Design 3

22. Powerpoint: Four Views 1. Slide Show 2. Slide Sorter • 3. Notes Page • 4. Normal Document Design 3

23. Powerpoint: Four Views 1. Slide Show - to view the presentation 2. Slide Sorter – to view thumbnails • 3. Notes Page – to view narration notes • 4. Normal – to create and design slides Document Design 3

24. 1. Slide Show Document Design 2

25. 2. Slide Sorter – used to view thumbnails and rearrange slides by dragging Document Design 2

26. 3. Notes Page – used as notes when delivering the presentation Document Design 2

27. 4. Normal view – used for designing and editing each slide Document Design 2

28. 4. Normal view – with outline Document Design 2

29. Review:7 Rules for Designing Presentation SlidesParallel Grammatical Structure4 Ways of Viewing Powerpoint

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