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How To Use PowerPoint

Purpose

PowerPointless

PowerPoint is merely a tool. The presentation's author determines how effective or ineffective the presentation is. The following are some basic strategies that can greatly improve your presentation and prevent your show from being "PowerPointless."

  1. Principles of Good Speaking and PowerPoint
  2. Customization: Templates and Master Slides
  3. Prevent Distraction: Minimize Bells and Whistles!
  4. Planning your Presentation: Communicate Clearly
  5. Mark your Trail: Providing Directions
  6. Design Tips: Easy on the Eyes!
  7. Beyond Delivery: Two more uses of PowerPoint

Adapted from UNC OASIS (Office of Arts and Sciences Information Services), Nov 11, 2003, updated July 1, 2005.

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