Make My Points Powerful, Please.

These articles pointed out some very interesting aspects of powerpoint. For instance, the "Really Bad Powerpoint" article impores us to use powerpoint as a supplement rather than as an entire presentation. These articles outline the basics of powerpoint strategy and tell us how to best use powerpoint to create meaningful and interesting presentations.
t=The guidelines I would use in creating a powerpoint include:

• Using more pictures as opposed to words on slides- this makes the presentation more interesting, and forces the audience to listen to the presentor rather than just read the slides.
• Using cue cards to supplement the oral presentation- this allows an information rich oral presentation to complement the powerpoint. This allows one to present a clear and compelling argument that the audience will be receptive to.
• Using unique and interesting templates that aren't painful or boring. Sometimes it seems like we use either too much or too little color and interest on slides. There has to be a balance between the two so you don't end up with something that's too distracting, or too boring.
• Staying away from over-animation. Using animation to catch the attention of the audience is one thing, using it to carry the presentation is another. Making the information and pictures enter interestingly will not draw attention away from a lack of knowledge.
• Use higher quality images. Silly graphics are not the way to the minds of the audience. If i was watching a presentaion on an important subject and i saw a piece of silly Clip-Art on the screen, I would doubt the integrity of the work and the intelligence of the presenter.