bullet points

(noun)

Bulleted items – known as bullet points – may be short phrases, single sentences, or of paragraph length; used to introduce items in a list.

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Examples of bullet points in the following topics:

  • Using Formatting for Visual Flow

    • A slide showing revenue trends over the past three years could, for example, include a bar graph of revenue per year on the left of the slide with two to three bullet points to the right of the graph listing major factors influencing the revenue values.
    • Use bullet points or create lists to organize material; make sure this is "nice" to look at (easy to read)
    • Use text to support/explain charts and graphs (be brief but cover the high points)
    • The following are formatting guidelines specific to using PowerPoint or similar presentation software:
    • Do not write out the entire presentation on your PowerPoint; instead, create bullet points and headings no longer than three to five words that give the main points

  • The Advantages and Disadvantages of PowerPoint

    • PowerPoint is the most popular presentation software.
    • Simple bullet points: it can reduce complicated messages to simple bullet points.
    • Bullet points are a good basis for a presentation and remind the speaker of main points and the organization of the message.
    • Replaces planning and preparation: PowerPoint is a convenient prop for poor speakers, as it can reduce complicated messages to simple bullet points and elevates style over substance.
    • Oversimplification of topic: the linear nature of PowerPoint forces the presenter to reduce complex subjects to a set of bullet items that are too weak to support decision-making or show the complexity of an issue.

  • APA: Series and Lists

    • You should use a bulleted list if the order of the items doesn’t matter.
    • The bullet points should be indented one inch from the left page margin, and the text of each element should be indented a further 0.5 inches from the bullet point itself.
    • As with a bulleted list, each element should start on a new line.

  • Design Tips

    • Love it or hate it, PowerPoint, or PowerPoint type slides, are the most common form of visual aid seen during a presentation.
    • The following design tips can help users develop effective PowerPoint presentations, while keeping in mind PowerPoint etiquette .
    • Instead, create bullet points and headings no longer than three to five words that give the main points.
    • Use at least an 18-point font for main points and a smaller sized font for sub-points.
    • Use bullet points or create lists to organize material.

  • Content

    • Each Boundless concept  (the supporting element of the three-part content module) consists of the full text as well as a one-line "brief," key points, and key terms.
    • An concept in turn is constructed of a fixed set of elements: the full text (including any embedded multimedia) as well as multiple forms of summary: a one-line brief, three to six key points, and three to six key terms, all of which are presented in a blue box at the top of the concept page.
    • The key points include three to five bullet points that provide a more detailed summary of the concept.
    • While they are not a substitute for the full text, the key points can help students frame the reading and understand what they should be focusing on.
    • Visible here are the brief, right above the blue box, and then the linked learning objective as well as the key points and key terms.

  • The Nature of Effective Communication

    • The goal of communication is usually to generate action, inform, create understanding, or communicate a certain idea or point of view.
    • One person may want information compressed to bullet points, another may demand granular detail.

  • Formatting Tips

    • This allows you to distinguish your main points from sub-points.
    • Use bullet points.
    • Bullets help the audience skim the slide and see relationships between main and sub-points.
    • Here is how to use bullets:
    • Select the "bulleted list" or "two-column list" slide (from the pre-designed slide formats).

  • The Speaking Outline

    • Unlike the rough draft outline, which includes short notes on structure, the speaking outline covers both the main points and aids the speaker's memory on certain topics.
    • While speaking outlines include an introduction, body, and conclusion, they also note where transitions take place and when vital key points or statistics should be mentioned during the presentation.
    • A body - The body lists the main points, sub-points, and supporting evidence.
    • Each sub-point in the outline should have a supporting bullet.
    • Conclusion - This includes a bullet on signaling the end of the speech, a bullet on restating the objectives or main argument, and a bullet that reviews the main topics discussed in the body.

  • The Elements of a Slide

    • PowerPoint is a multi-media platform that incorporates elements of written, audio, video, and graphical communication.
    • Text: Users can enter the content as bullets on the slide along with a title for the slide.
    • Shapes: PowerPoint can merge two shapes together to create a custom shape.
    • Search for audio and video from within PowerPoint to find images using Bing or Flickr and videos on You Tube.
    • PowerPoint editing for slide creating, animation, transitions and adding video and audio clips.

  • Tangent Vectors and Normal Vectors

    • A vector is normal to another vector if the intersection of the two form a 90-degree angle at the tangent point.
    • An object is normal to another object if it is perpendicular to the point of reference.
    • $\mathbf{a} \bullet \mathbf{b} = 0\\ \,\,\,\quad = a_1b_1+a_2b_2+a_3b_3\\ \,\,\,\quad = \left|\mathbf{a}\right| \left|\mathbf{b}\right| \cos \theta$
    • This plane is normal to the point on the sphere to which it is tangent.
    • Each point on the sphere will have a unique normal plane.