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From the OWL resource 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

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Part 2: Design Principles

This presentation is designed to introduce you to simple principles that can be used to create new PowerPoints and to revise existing ones. Basic principles such as these apply to all visual creations, from word processing documents to posters, and will enhance your understanding of what it means to put together an effective visual presentation.

All Sections in Designing an Effective PowerPoint Presentation: Part 2: Design Principles:

  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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