Beyond bullet points [electronic book] : using Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations that inform, motivate, and inspire / Cliff Atkinson.
By: Atkinson, Cliff.
Material type: BookPublisher: Redmond, Wash. : Microsoft Press, 2011Edition: 3rd ed.Description: online resource (xx, 330 p.) : ill.ISBN: 9780735627352 (paperback); 0735627355 (paperback); 9780735662339 (e-book).Subject(s): Microsoft PowerPoint (Computer file) | Microsoft PowerPoint (Computer software) | Business presentations -- Graphic methods -- Computer programs | Multimedia systems in business presentations | Computer graphicsDDC classification: 006.68 Online resources: E-bookItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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e-BOOK | MTU Bishopstown Library eBook | 006.68 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Unlock the amazing story buried in your presentation--and forget boring, bullet-point-riddled slides forever! Guided by communications expert Cliff Atkinson, you'll walk you through an innovative, three-step methodology for increasing the impact of your presentation. Discover how to combine classic storytelling techniques with the power of visual media to create a rich, engaging experience with your audience. Fully updated for PowerPoint 2010, and featuring compelling presentation examples from classroom to boardroom, this book will help transform your presentations--and your business impact!
Includes index.
Introduction -- The perfect PowerPoint storm -- Realigning our PowerPoint approach with the research -- Building a foundation with the BBP story template -- Planning your first five slides -- Planning the rest of your slides -- Setting up your storyboard and narration -- Sketching your storyboard -- Adding graphics to your slides -- Delivering your BBP presentation -- Reviewing a range of BBP examples -- Appendix A: BBP ground rules and checklists -- Appendix B: Presenting BBP with two views -- Appendix C: Starting your point A and B headlines -- Appendix D: Starting your call to action headlines -- Appendix E: Creating custom BBP layouts -- Index.
A guide to using Microsoft PowerPoint describes how to use stories to create effective business presentations.
CIT Module INFO 6015 - Core reading.
Electronic reproduction:. ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Critically praised author and presentation expert Cliff Atkinson is revolutionizing the way people use Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate. He is a popular keynote speaker and consultant--teaching his innovative three-step method to Fortune 500 companies, law firms, government agencies, and business schools.