Document Design

Based on the presentation slides that me and my course mate was done with a presentation last week, my opinion was very good overall but the color background of the presentation slides look dull (figure 1). The color was not so attractive that grabs the attention from the audience. According to Wendy Russell, choose one that is appropriate for the audience. A clean, straightforward layout is best if you are presenting to business clientele. Select one that is full of color and contains a variety of shapes if your presentation is aimed at young children.

Figure 1

A good powerpoint slides include consistency. According to the figure 2, the slide was posted the citation on the top right, but other slides was pasted on the bottom. It might be confusing the readers to read the citation first instead of images that given. Hence, layout is important.The consistency of readings is always from top to bottom (Kress & van Leeuwen, 1998).

Figure 2

Besides that, Shriver (1997) states the effective mean readable and legible, the appearance of text, headings and paragraphs affects the way reader approach and understand the content.

Another trick to improve good presentation is to communicate with the audience. If possible take the time provide the opportunity for audience to ask question the things that they do not understood fromt the presentation that you convey. (Zane L Marquez, 2010)

Last but not least, to improve a good presentation will be presented in correct grammar and possitive issue. According to Anderson, a good documents will help readers to narrow down the main point of the documents to the readers. Besides, a good document might help readers to think positively and encourage readers to read. (Anderson, 1987)

References:

Anderson, P 1987, " Technical Writing: A reader centered approach." 2nd edn, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Orlando, Florida.

Kress, Gunther & van Leeuwen, 1998, Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Arts, p.196.

Shriver. KA. 1997, Chapter 6: Dynamics in document design creating texts for readers, Wiley Computer Pub, New York.

Wendy Russell, About.com Guide, 10 Tips for Creating Successful Business Presentations, <http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-a-Good-PowerPoint-Presentation&id=4313178>

Zane L Marquez, 2010, How to Make a Good PowerPoint Presentation, viewed May 18 2010, <http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Make-a-Good-PowerPoint-Presentation&id=4313178>