LibGuides: BIOL 375: Molecular Genetics (Grothjan): Tips for PowerPoint/Presentations

Presentations

Presentations are a common format not only in academia, but in the professional world. There are many tools that can be used to create a presentation -- we will focus on a few of the best free options, and some universal tips to help to create an effective presentation.

Google Slides
A how-to guide from WikiHow on getting started with Google Slides.
Tips for creating and delivering an effective presentation
A short article from Microsoft (creator of PowerPoint) that provides tips for creating effective presentations.
Designing Effective PowerPoint Presentations
This handout from the Carnegie Mellon University provides useful tips for creating PowerPoint presentations.
30-Minute Presentations: Write And Deliver (Ultimate Guide)
This guide from "Frantically Speaking" has a number of great tips for creating a longer presentation. While they do offer paid courses, this article is free. One helpful pointer from the guide: "Ideally, a 15-30 slide presentation along with a 3000–6000-word speech should be sufficient to give a 30-minute presentation."