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Main Contents Page
Before you start
STEP 1: STARTING out
STEP 2: FINDING
STEP 3: EVALUATE
STEP 4: Legal and ethical USE
STEP 5: COMMUNICATE
- Writing an essay/assignment
- Tips for presentations
Preparing
Transparencies/slides
Presenting
- Tips for posters
- Tips for brochures
- Tips for displays
- E-communication guidelines
- Writing styles
- Quiz
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Designing transparencies or slides
It is important to keep the following in mind when you design transparencies
or slides for your presentation:
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Keep it short and simple |
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Your slide show or transparencies should include only
important and relevant key words to remind you of what you want to
talk about. Limit the amount of information per slide. You will lose
your audience if there is too much information on the slides. Rather
have more detailed hand-outs available for your audience. |
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Use correct Font and Size |
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Use a font and font size that will be easy to read. An
example of an easy to read font is "Arial". Make sure your
font size is big enough so your audience will be able to read the
information that you are presenting. The normal typing font size "12"
is too small for slides and transparencies. It should at least be
"18" points or larger. Do not make use of too many different
font types - keep it simple and clear. |
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Colour combinations |
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When you make use of colour, be aware of the colours
that you are using. Certain colours, like certain yellows, etc., are
difficult to see. The text and the background colours you use should
complement each other. Make sure your foreground colour (text) is
clear and soft on the eyes when combined with the background colour. |
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