Effective Oral Presentations Using PowerPoint

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Effective Oral PresentationsUsing PowerPoint

• By
• Colleen H. Fava,
• Studio Coordinator
• BASC CxC Studio

August 2008
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Overview

• Preparation
• Rhetorical Situation
• Research Documentation
• Logistics Format
• Design
• Color Scheme
• Parallel Structure
• Execution
• Performance Tips

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The Rhetorical Triangle

• Purpose
• Audience Persona

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Defining the Rhetorical Situation

• Purpose
• Presentation Goals
• Future or Previous Work
• Audience
• Real
• Imaginary
• Persona
• Authorial position

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Research Documentation

• Required Approved Sources
• Primary Secondary Research
• Citation styles expectations
• Illustrations
• Informational Images
• Crediting Sources

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Logistics Format

• Time Constraints
• Time Limits / Minimums
• Multiple Speakers / Task
• Space Constraints
• Available Technology
• Audience Seating

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Design

• Slide Formatting
• Text Styles
• Color Schemes
• Images

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Slide Formatting

• Templates or Unique Design
• Use the same format for ALL slides
• Title and closing slides can vary slightly
• More control with original design

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Text Styles and Colors
Light on Dark is easy on the eyes.
Dark on light is also easy on the eyes.
Light on light is difficult to discern
And some color combinations are just harsh
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Color Schemes

• Clean, Consistent, and Complementary
• Parallel Structure
• Backgrounds Borders
• Titles
• Headings
• Bullets
• Body Text
• Captions

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Formatting Images

• Incorporate into the style of your slides
• Do not overlay onto graphic elements
• Images should illustrate major points
• Use a border color that complements the design
  scheme
• Include a caption
• Credit your sources

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Example of Image Usage
A third year Geology Student points to and
explains an illustration during a presentation
for Dr. Darrell Henry.
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The Performance

• You are giving the presentation!
• Appearance
• Body Language
• Voice

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Appearance
REJECTED
Solid Choice
Perfect
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Body Language

• Make eye contact
• Do not read your slides
• Do not fidget
• Point your audience to relevant images
• Stay out of the projection field

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Group Presentations

• Cohesive physical appearance
• Clearly defined roles for all participants
• Active listening for all
• Projector/Slide control

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Voice

• Avoid uhs and ums
• Speak clearly, slowly, and toward your audience
• Double check the pronunciation of terms
• Time yourself
• Use meaningful pauses
• Use logical transitions between slides (
  speakers)

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Need more help?
Colleen H. Fava, Studio Coordinator colleenf_at_lsu.e
du 225.578.6704 Melissa Hardaway, Assistant
Coordinator mharda2_at_lsu.edu College of Basic
Sciences Communication Studio 155 Howe-Russell
Geo-Science Complex