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5. Keep each slide simple, no more than fi ve or six lines and simple
diagrams.
6. Have a backup system or manual presentation ready to go—and
be ready to change with little delay, as if you planned it that way.
7. Rehearse as many times as necessary to ensure a smooth fl ow. A
pause while you fi ddle with a mouse or click on the wrong icon can
lose your audience.
8. Have the presentation set up in advance, with the fi rst slide ready
to go when the class starts.
9. If you’re developing your own presentation, use only those ca-
pabilities of the program you’re comfortable with. ...