Module+2+Scavenger+Hunt+1

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This page contains Module 2's Scavenger Hunt 1 assignment. Below you will see two examples of PowerPoint slides. One example will violate graphic design principles, and the other example will illustrate appropriate use of graphic design principles.
 * PowerPoint slide illustrating BAD graphic design principles
 * PowerPoint slide illustrating GOOD graphic design principles

 **PowerPoint Slide Illustrating Bad Graphic Design Principles ** ====__Text__- The text on this slide is the first thing your eyes are drawn to when you look at it. The fact that there is so much text is overwhelming to readers. It makes readers dread learning this information before they even know what it's about! It is hard to know what information is important when there is this much on a slide. A presenter should be speaking this knowledge instead of listing it for participants to read. The font size is also extremely small and plain. There is not much space between lines either, so it makes this information not only boring to read, but difficult to read as well. ==== ====__Bullets__- Multiple bullets with a lot of text is another factor that makes this slide a violator of good principles. One or two points per slide is plenty, with limited text. Too many points on the same slide can seem unorganized and uninteresting. Most people tune out of a presentation when they see too many bullets. Bullets are meant more for outlines or lists, not for in-depth descriptions. ==== ====__Background/Graphics__- Clip art images or pre-made PowerPoint slide like this one look unprofessional. Readers are looking for images that are realistic. The mountains are not real, and it's hard to relate to pictures that are not real! People want to see something they can relate to so they can connect the information with their personal background knowledge. A picture is worth a thousand words, but whoever made this slide got that saying mixed up. ==== ====__Source__- [|www.elmhurst.edu/~jacobh/WorstPresentationEverStandAlone.ppt] ====

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PowerPoint Slide Illustrating Good Graphic Design Principles
====__Image__- This image is a quality image. It has a high resolution, it's clear, and simple. The image appropriately illustrates the quote presented. It also is not too busy or overwhelming. The picture is real and something people can relate to. It aids the quote by showing the quote in a real life application. ==== ====__Quote__- This quote is written by someone who has obviously seen a lot of bad PowerPoints in his lifetime! It is true that many people have forgotten the true purpose of PowerPoint. It is an aid to a presentation and not the presentation itself. This quote uses good graphic principles by using a reasonable font to draw attention to it as the main point on this slide. The limited amount of text allows the reader to view what is important. The color is in contrast with the background so it easily stands out without having to use unprofessional, neon bright colors. ==== ====__Simple__- Altogether, this image is simple. A simple graphic and simple text makes for a professional yet powerful PowerPoint slide. This slide grabs the readers attention. It has the correct blend of text and graphics, so it is pleasing to look at. Most slides you see do not have this strong of a relation between text and a graphic. That relationship plays a role in the effectiveness of this slide. ==== ====__Source__- [] ====

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