What to avoid in a powerpoint

If you are wanting to make a powerpoint, there are some common things you should avoid. For more in depth explanations, you should visit techsoup.org, the site where I found most of my information.  

So what should you do when making a powerpoint?

1. Keep the slides simple. DON'T  jam all your info onto the slide

2. Use visual aides. Don't make them excessive. But all talk can put your audience to sleep

3. DON'T do too much animation. Animation here or there is okay, but no more. 

4. Use transitions sparingly! Again, simple is better

5. Don't make your fonts tiny and hard to read. You want your audience to be able to follow you, right?

6. Choose a color scheme that is appropriate for your project. Don't randomly choose your favorite colors and patterns. Make it look professional. 

7. ALWAYS proofread before giving a presentation or turing it in! In order to appear professional and intelligent, simple spelling errors cannot be frequently occurring in your presentation.

8. Prior to presenting, get a friend or colleague to give you feedback on your presentation. Don't ignore their suggestions! They may have really good ideas and their thoughts may correlate with your audience's. 

Good luck!