Keep it short and simple

• Not too many bullets on slides
• Keep writing to a minimum
• Use the slides as reminders

One slide per main point

• Too many slides is boring and overwhelming
• Again, keep it short and simple

Background usage

• Use simple backgrounds so you don’t distract the audience
• Use simple transitions between slides, or none at all!
• Don’t change the background, use the same background for each slide
• Don’t use too many pictures, because the audience will be looking at the pictures instead of listening

Example of poorly made slide:

Example of well made slide:

Prepared by Pete Letteney