Transcript Research: PowerPoint Presentation

Research: PowerPoint
Presentation
60 points
March 9-15
Introduction
Give an eight (8) minute presentation that
sums up your research paper
Include important statistics, anecdotes,
and visual materials
Hook/Intro
Just like in your paper, you must “hook”
the audience. This is not simply reading
the hook from your paper.
Spend 30 sec-1 minute on hook
Suggestions: anticipation guide/pre-test,
brief skit, poem, anecdote, video, etc. Be
creative!
Engaging your peers will be part of your
grade
Content
support thesis
include effective intro and conclusion
use visual materials
draw from and cite multiple sources for
relevant evidence
Presentation Design
– Don’t overload your slides with too much
text or data.
– FOCUS. In general, using a few
powerful slides is key.
– Give slides a title.
– Proofread everything. Flunkers count!
– Keep similar topics together
Visual Elements
– 28 to 34 bold font (Arial is easiest)
– Use clear, simple visuals. Don’t confuse the
audience.
– Use contrast: light on dark or dark on light.
– Graphics should make a key concept clearer.
– Place your graphics in a similar location within
each screen.
Numbers and Statistics
– Big numbers are confusing.
– If you have more than 5 numbers on a slide,
it’s too many.
Numbers and Stats Cont’d
- Cite your source on the same slide as the
statistic, using a slightly smaller size font.
- Ex: 60% of college coaches agree that the
BCS system is unsuccessful (Smith 60).
Charts
– Charts need to be clearly labeled.
– Numbers in tables are both hard to see and to
understand. Be creative!
Helpful Hints
-Practice your presentation. It will be
obvious if you don’t.
-Don't attempt to memorize your text; your
words will probably be different each time
you practice. Use index cards as
supplements.
-Think about the ideas, and your words will
follow naturally.
Helpful Hints
Not familiar with PowerPoint? See me, a
friend, or a teacher.
Mrs. Copp has PowerPoint 2007. If you
have weird programs, check before your
due date to make sure it converts
correctly.
You will present on the day it is due.
Please make arrangements. My policies
still stand.