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Designing an Effective PowerPoint Presentation

This resource was written by Lars Soderlund.
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Last edited by Dana Lynn Driscoll on October 16th 2007 at 4:13PM

Summary: This powerpoint resource, broken up into four parts, provides an excellent overview of how to design effective powerpoint presentations.

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Designing an Effective PowerPoint Presentation: Quick Guide

This presentation is designed to quickly introduce you into the world of PowerPoint creation. It covers concepts of visual rhetoric, design, and good presentation skills.

All Sections in Designing an Effective PowerPoint Presentation:

  1. Designing an Effective PowerPoint Presentation: Quick Guide
  2. Part 1: Before You Start
  3. Part 2: Design Principles
  4. Part 3: Practical Guides
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