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Elements of Effective Presentation
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Cheng Peng
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Prepared for
STA490: Statistics Capstone
] --- name:toc class:inverse1, top # Table of Contents <!--h1 align="center"> Table of Contents</h1--> <BR> <!--[<img src="linksymbol.png" width=50 height=50>](#Presentclear) --> <table align="center", width = "50%"> <tr> <td style="text-size:50px; line-height: 1.5; font-variant:small-caps"> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Make slides clear and readable. </b></font> <br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Keep slides simple and consistent. </b></font> <br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Effectively using visuals. </b></font><br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Effectively using web technologies. </b></font><br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Using graphics effectively. </b></font><br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Using colors cautiously. </b></font><br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Effectively delivering presentation. </b></font><br> <font size = 6><img src="ram.png" width=30, height=25> <b> Avoiding common mistakes. </b></font> </td> </tr> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#toc0) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#storytelling) --- class:inverse middle center name:storytelling # Presentation is all about storytelling! [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#toc) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#Presentclear) --- name:Presentclear # <font color="#70384A"> Make Presentation Clear </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "60%"> <tr> <td style="line-height: 1.5; font-variant:small-caps; text-color:#70384A;"> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Overall: concise, simple and relevant.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Content in logical structure.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> One theme per slide. </font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Using keywords and phrases.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use less sentences, avoid paragraphs.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Aesthetics of tables and graphics.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Using LaTex equations if necessary. </font> </td> </tr> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#story-telling) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#readable) --- name:readable <h1 align="center"><font color="#70384A"> Make Slides Readable </font></h1> <br> <table align="center", width = "60%"> <tr> <td style="text-size:50px; line-height: 1.5; text-color:#70384A; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use web safe fonts.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use readable font size. </font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use consistent font face.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid blocks of text.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid capitalized text.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Highlight aesthetics of visuals.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use LaTex equations if necessary. </font><br> </td> </tr> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#Presentclear) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#overdesign) --- name:overdesign <h1 align="center"><font color="#70384A"> Avoiding Over-design </font></h1> <br> <table align="center", width = "60%"> <tr> <td style="line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoiding cluttering information.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoiding unnecessary information.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid crowding slides by splitting.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid distracting background.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid over decoration.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid too many animations.</font><br> <font size = 6 color = "#70384A"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid text-heavy slides.</font><br> </td> </tr> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#readable) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#overusetech) --- name:overusetech <h1 align="center"><font color="#70384A"> Overusing Technology</font></h1> <br> <table align="center", width = "70%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33><font size = 6 color = "#70384A"> Aim to communicate not tech showcase.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use animations sparingly.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use sound and video only if needed.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoid using sound if possible.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use video only if needed.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33>Avoid using sound and video the same time.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33>Avoid switching to different tech platform<br> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#overusetech) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#consistency) --- name:consistency # <font color="#70384A"> Consistent Design Presentation Slides </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "70%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33><font size = 6 color = "#70384A"> Choose a theme and stick to it.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Maintain the key design elements.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use of dominant and secondary colors. <br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Font and background consistency. <br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Consistency of bullets point and alternatives.<br> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#overusetech) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#visuals) --- name:visuals # <font color="#70384A"> Use and Create Visual Contents </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "70%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33><font size = 6 color = "#70384A">Visual contents: tables and graphs<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Visuals for communication not decoration.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Use of complementary and analogous colors. <br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Controlling size of tables and graphs<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Visuals must be readable.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> No more than two visuals per slide.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Right visual for right information.<br> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#consistency) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](UsingColors) --- name:UsingColors # <font color="#70384A"> Use Colors Effectively </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "70%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33><font size = 6 color = "#70384A"> Color contrast. <a href="https://accessibleweb.com/color-contrast-checker/" target="_blank" onclick="window.open('https://accessibleweb.com/color-contrast-checker/','name', 'width=1200,height=1000)"> [Color contrast checker <img src="img/linkicon.png" width=50 height=50>]</a> <br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33><font size = 6 color = "#70384A"> Color meanings. <a href="img/ColorEmotion.png" target="_blank" onclick="window.open('img/ColorEmotion.png','name', 'width=1400,height=800)"> [Color psychology <img src="img/linkicon.png" width=50 height=50>]</a> <br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Avoidance of color combination.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Dark background with light text and graphics. <br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Light background with dark text and graphics<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Using background graphics with caution.<br> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#visuals) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#DeliveryPresentation01) --- name:DeliveryPresentation01 # <font color="#70384A"> Delivering A Good Presentation I </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "55%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Know your audience.</font><span><img src="img/1knowAudience.png" width = "700", height="100" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Think about an impressive start.</font><span><img src="img/2StartStrong.png" width = "550", height="100" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Speak with passion.</font><span><img src="img/3Passion.png" width = "550", height="70" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Keep it simple and short.</font><span><img src="img/4KeepItSimpleShort.png" width = "650", height="120" /></span></a> </div> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#UsingColors) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#DeliveryPresentation02) --- name:DeliveryPresentation02 # <font color="#70384A"> Delivering A Good Presentation II </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "50%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Effective use of voice.</font><span><img src="img/5UseVoice.png" width = "650", height="120" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Maintain eye contact.</font><span><img src="img/6eyeContact.png" width = "650", height="100" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Use body language.</font><span><img src="img/7bodyLanguage.png" width = "650", height="150" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Deal with nervousness.</font><span><img src="img/8DealNervousness.png" width = "400", height="150" /></span></a> </div> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#DeliveryPresentation01) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#CommonMistakes) --- name:CommonMistakes # <font color="#70384A"> Common Mistakes </font> <br> <table align="center", width = "75%"> <tbody > <tr style= "line-height: 1.5; font-face: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <td> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Ignoring the audience.</font><span><img src="img/0ignoringAudience.png" width = "650", height="150" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Expecting visuals to do presentation for you.</font><span><img src="img/1Visual.png" width = "650", height="100" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Spending more time on slides than presentation.</font><span><img src="img/2SpendingTimeOnSlide.png" width = "500", height="150" /></span></a> </div> <div class="hover_img"><img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <a href=""><font color="#70384A" size= 6>Reading directly from slides.</font><span><img src="img/3ReadingDlides.png" width = "650", height="150" /></span></a> </div> <font color="#70384A" size= 6> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Inadequate preparation and rehearsal.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> Turning all the lights off.<br> <img src="ram0.png" width=40, height=33> <font color="#70384A" size= 6>Hiding in the corner.<br> </font> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> [<img src="previous.png" width=60, height=18, align="left">](#DeliveryPresentation02) [<img src="next.png" width=60, height=18, align="right">](#Thanks) --- name:Thanks class: inverse1 center, middle # Thanks! 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