Powerpoint presentations, or slideshows, are often used as part of an oral presentation.

It is very tempting to simply 'read' your slides to the audience but this is just as bad as reading from a piece of paper. You still need to address and make eye contact with your audience rather than the screen.

Slideshows should provide the audience with key points (in large, visible font) which also act as 'prompts' for you when delivering your presentation. Some experts say the best slides have no text at all!

Have a look at these......

• 10 tips for a killer presentation
• Meet Henry ...who sucks at presentations! Needs Flash Player 9 or above.
• Dodging Bullets a humorous but effective presentation on how to create effective slideshows. Needs Flash Player 9 or above

Find lots of other examples, or maybe also store your own slideshows on one of these sites....