Week 5: Clear on the 5 rules for creating great presentation!

One of the reasons I decided to become an advertising major was because I oddly enough love to make Powerpoints and create presentations. So obviously this lesson came very easily to me, especially having just given numerous speeches in a public speaking class I took last semester. I love to create witty and attractive presentations, and thus I admit that I may have paid more attention to this lesson than the others.

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My favorite part of this lesson was the Duarte video of which explained the 5 rules for creating a great presentation. First of all, that video was awesome. I wouldn't expect anything less from a video that explains how to doa great presentation, but wow! I loved it. Take a look for yourself!

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How great was that?

Here's a synopsis of the rules:

1. Treat your audience as king

2. Spread ideas that move people

3. Help them see what you're thinking

4. Practice design, not decoration

5. Cultivate healthy relationships

My favorite rule is definitely number 4: Practice design, not decoration! A large proportion of this lesson focused on avoiding clutter during your presentation and knowing your SNR aka signal-to-noise ratio. Cluttering up powerpoint slides or storyboards is a no-no! Clutter often leaves the presentation overcomplicated and confusing. Keep it simple! We've all been to that one presentation with wordy slides and overcomplicated pie charts with that one guy who speaks with a monotone voice. By the end of the presentation, you're most likely snoring or lurking Facebook on your Smartphone.

Avoid being boring by keeping it simple.

Simplicity is key.