Tips for Creating an Effective Multimedia Presentation

Step One: Your presentation should have a minimum of 6 slides, but no more than 12. You will want to consider the following as you begin designing your slides:

• How will you transition from one slide to the next (fly in, swirl, drop, etc.)? Remember: Be consistent!
• What style, size, and color of font will your use? Remember: Be consistent!
• What background colors will your use? Remember: Be consistent!
• Does your presentation look professional? Eye-catching?
• Did you proofread for grammar?
• Did you use the spell check?

Step Two: Practice your oral presentation. Do NOT read your slides. A multimedia presentation is still a presentation! Speak slowly, clearly, and maintain eye contact with your audience.

If you need a little more instruction on how to use PowerPoint, I recommend visiting Linda Joseph's tutorial.