4. Preparing Engaging Multimedia Presentations

The most widely used presentation software program is Microsoft PowerPoint. You can produce a professional and memorable presentation using this program if you plan ahead and follow important design guidelines.

What should you use as titles for your slides?

a. The major headings from your presentation outline

b. Each of the subheadings from your outline

c. Your name and the date

How can you customize existing templates? Check all that apply.

a. Add visual cliches

b. Eliminate boldface and italics

c. Adjust the color scheme

d. Select different fonts

e. Add a company logo

There are a number of errors on the slide above. Which of the following elements should be revised?

a. Spelling errors need to be corrected.

b. Font size is too large.

c. Points are not punctuated.

Identify another error in the PowerPoint slide above.

a. Content needs to be triple-spaced.

b. More color should be used, with two or three animations.

c. Title is not in an easy-to-read font.

What is one effective element in the slide above?

a. The font style and size are consistent.

b. Two or three font styles are used.

Identify another effective element of the PowerPoint slide above.

a. The background does not distract viewers from reading the slides content.

b. Two or three font styles are used.

Read the scenario, and answer the question.

You are giving a presentation to your marketing team. You notice that most of the audience members are checking their watches and yawning.

What can you do to engage your audience?

a. Maintain genuine eye contact instead of reading the slides

b. Remain behind the podium with your arms at your side.

c. Use flying objects and swirling text.

What are the first two steps for creating a powerful multimedia presentation?

a. Choose images that help communicate your message, and move your presentation to the Internet.

b. Create graphics first, and then add special effects.

c. Write the text first, and then select backgrounds and fonts.