Creating Great Slides

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Creating Great Slides

Slides can be your friend and your enemy...

Created by Michelle Schulp

Have a Theme

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Don't Use a Default Theme

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Don't Write Out What You Are Going to Be Saying

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Don't Use Too Small Text

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Show Code Sparingly

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Include a Thank You Slide

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Add Humor

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Know Your Image Source

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Create Original Graphics

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No Image Required

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Check the Contrast

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Check Your Colors

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Avoid Fancy Fonts

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Consider Screen Size

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A Good Slide Can Set the Mood

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A Good Slide Can Stand on Its Own

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A Good Slide Has a Strong Design

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More Tips for Slides

Choose your software
Practice with an external monitor
Have a copy on a thumbdrive
Upload your slides before your talk
Bring your own clicker