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Using Cartoons in PowerPoint Presentations

By Dan Rosandich
April 30, 2007

Adding cartoons to a PowerPoint presentation is becoming a popular technique with many lawyers and legal professionals in maintaining conference attendees' attention, and in getting their points across. The actual value of an image is based on where the image appears and it may be useful to adhere to techniques mentioned here. For instance, an opening cartoon based on the discipline or function of your audience, or the topic in general may make a greater indelible impression than a handful of cartoons that are scattered throughout a presentation. Humor through cartoons can have a greater impact if strategically placed. This article touches upon some important factors when considering these special forms of illustrations for your next PowerPoint presentation.

Organizing the Wording

When organizing the wording for your presentation, it's only natural to begin with mentioning the main topic of your subject matter. Thinking along these lines, keep in mind where a cartoon would lend itself best during this introductory part of the presentation to your audience. This is based on how you inevitably decide to offer the text content. Hypothetically speaking, let's assume you're speaking to an audience and the focus is on the subject of tax law. Begin with a well-written paragraph touching upon the topics you'll discuss, and after the introductory paragraph, display a cartoon and show it for a decided period of time.

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