A well-designed PowerPoint presentation is crucial for effectively communicating your Capstone project findings. Here’s how to make sure your PowerPoint enhances your presentation rather than distracts from it.

2.1 Design Principles

• Simplicity: Avoid cluttering your slides with excessive text or images. Stick to concise bullet points that outline the main ideas. Limit the number of words on each slide (aim for the 6x6 rule—no more than six lines per slide, with six words per line).
• Use Visuals: Incorporate graphs, charts, and images to visually support your points. For example, a bar graph can show comparative data, while a pie chart can demonstrate market share or distribution.
• Consistent Formatting: Use consistent fonts, colors, and layouts throughout the presentation. Stick with one or two fonts, and ensure that all headings and subheadings are formatted consistently for a professional look.

2.2 Structuring the Slides

• Title Slide: Include your project title, your name, the name of your institution, and the date.
• Agenda/Outline Slide: After the title slide, include an agenda slide that briefly outlines the main sections of your presentation. This helps the audience know what to expect.
• Key Points: Dedicate individual slides to key findings and points, using bullet points and visuals to highlight the most important details.
• Conclusion/Recommendation Slide: Include a slide at the end that summarizes the key takeaways and presents your recommendations.

2.3 Delivery Tips

• Avoid Overcrowding Slides: Don’t overwhelm your audience with text-heavy slides. Instead, use your voice to elaborate on the information shown.
• Use Animation Sparingly: While animations and transitions can be useful for highlighting key points, overuse can become distracting. Keep transitions simple and ensure animations add to the clarity of the presentation.