1. Creating Presentation Content Jessica Kiesel

2. Define the Audience Who is the audience? What are their needs? What are their expectations? How much do they already know? How can you help them understand?

3. Develop the Content Identify purpose Research topic Brainstorm Create the storyboard Title slide Introduction Key points Conclusion

4. Edit the Content Make text concise Use consistent verb tense Eliminate excess adverbs and adjectives. Use few prepositions. Use strong active verbs Keep bullets parallel

5. Simplify the Content Use one main concept per slide Use the 7 x 7 guideline Limit slide to seven or fewer lines. Limit lines to seven or fewer words.

6. The key to an effective presentation is planning ahead!