Daffodil International University
Faculties and Departments => Faculty Sections => Faculty Forum => Topic started by: ummekulsum on December 04, 2014, 05:15:50 PM
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Include graphics! And not the cheap Microsoft graphics – spend some time
looking for good ones. Your colleagues’ great slides, Google Images…
Make the text as big as possible so that it fits but looks ridiculous maybe…then
back off a bit. 18 pt or greater. Times Roman font doesn’t look good on slides.
All figures should have axes labeled, lines identified, variables defined, source
acknowledged. If showing comparison of model results to research
observations, make sure to mention who took the measurements-especially if
they are in the audience (duh!).
Use a plain background to avoid distracting the audience and allow more room
for content. Avoid cheesy templates.
Animation schemes, successive uncovering of text may be effective but don’t
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overdo it – audience may resent the game of cat and mouse, and it makes your
slides less handy for others to use. Avoid distracting your audience with
needless animation schemes.
Consider showing a short movie if your topic warrants it – everyone likes
movies. A bit of blackboard work in the middle can also be an effective break
– but make sure you know what you’re doing.