POWER POINT PRESENTATION EXPECTATIONS
Moraine Park Technical College
On-Screen Viewing
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Limit the number of words on each slide to 15 -20
Use bullet points with succinct phrases instead of complete sentences /
avoid paragraphs
Limit each slide to six bullet points
Use simple fonts and styles with a font size of at least 24
Avoid underlining or boldfacing lengthy phrases; avoid lengthy all caps
Select color combinations that enhance readability (light on dark / dark
on light)
Limit graphics so that each graph has a distinct purpose and similar
artistic style / too many graphics can distract viewer
Use varied slides layout for appeal
Use photo images or high-quality illustrations for graphics, avoiding
cartoon style graphics unless the intent is light-hearted
Use consistent formatting of bullet points (e.g., start each with a capital
letter / avoid punctuation at end)
Use consistent slide design
Arrange information to achieve a balanced, appealing slide layout
As You Present
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Consider your audience: How much do they already know? What words
or concepts will they/will they not understand? What examples would
help? (Remember: If you don’t understand, neither will your fellow
students.)
“Talk” to your audience: That is, don’t read your presentation either
from the slides or from your notes; slides should supplement – not be –
your presentation
Maintain professionalism: Proofread carefully for spelling, grammatical
errors
Save presentation notes in your Power Point presentation (Notes View)
Consider providing readable hand-outs that focus on a few key points