Presentation Resources

Accessible PowerPoint: The Office of Distance Education and Learning has compiled the Do’s and Don’ts of PowerPoints and made a video guide to making accessible PowerPoint presentations.

Ohio State Brand Guidelines: Ohio State provides PowerPoint guidelines and a customizable PowerPoint template available for download.

Designing PowerPoint Slides for a Scientific Presentation: A video guide provided by CLIMB (Collaborative Learning and Integrated Mentoring in the Biosciences) that explains the key principles for designing effective PowerPoint presentations.

How to Create Great Slides for Presentations: Tips and tools for using PowerPoint.

The Secret Structure of Great Talks: Nancy Duarte: A TED talk by Nancy Duarte focused on practical lessons on how to make a powerful call-to-action.

Slide:ology by Nancy Duarte: A book detailing effective visual expression through presentation software. A sample PDF is available for download, and you can buy it on Amazon.com.

10 Tips on How to Make Slides That Communicate Your Idea

PreziBlog: Elements that make up a great presentation: Advice on colors, how to choose the best images, visual presentation practices, etc.

Death to Stock Photo: A website where you can download pictures and wallpapers, and sign up to receive free photos monthly.

New Old Stock: Free photos available for download and use.

Freepik: Free graphic resources.

How to Wow an Audience Like a TED Speaker

Simon Sinek on the Art of Public Speaking

How to Present Properly: A Video Series with Simon Sinek