BHP English Fall 2017: Lesson 5 Presentations and PowerPoint

Elements of a good presentation Here are some elements, listed in alphabetical order: Handouts Interesting style Relevant topic Structured presentation Timing of presentation (right length) Visual aids With your partner(s), list these six elements in order of importance Are these the most important? What is missing from the list?

Elements of a good presentation Here are some elements, listed in alphabetical order: Handouts Interesting style Relevant topic Structured presentation Timing of presentation (right length) Visual aids With your partner(s), list these six elements in order of importance Are these the most important? What is missing from the list?

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Information about PowerPoint

What is a Resumé? Personal document used when applying for a job For an academic job it is often called a “C.V.” (Curriculum Vitae) Includes: name, age, contact information, education, work experience, publications, major projects, personal and professional interests, awards, personal references And other stuff to reach your Goal = Convince reader (company) to hire you

A PowerPoint Resumé Assignment 3: PPT Resumé Your resumé in the form of a PowerPoint file To be run and graded by Murray (You will not be presenting it.)

What should be in your PPT-Resumé? A PPT-resumé is NOT a self- introduction of your life story. No baby photos! Focus on what an employer would want to know about you. The job you’re applying for? A position in some multinational company headquarters in Europe (you can decide which company and the job details)

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Graphics Interesting theme (template?) including background Makes sense for your purpose Good-looking Originality is an advantage to attract attention Include a graph, chart, or diagram Include a personal photograph

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Text Perfect spelling Perfect grammar Perfect punctuation Be careful with spacing around commas! Perfect formatting Sensible, logical, consistent

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Text In various styles (2-3), sizes, and colors Text appearing at a different angle Some text appearing line by line Sentences OK but not too long. Avoid paragraphs of text – Use point form Like this

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Text Paragraphs? Normally (when presenting a PPT): No long paragraphs of text Bad! Audience will read it and not listen to you Use sentences sparingly Short (<15 words) good for important things Use point form (phrases and terms) PPT-resumé: Paragraphs are OK since this will be read, not presented, but don’t overdo it!

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Movement Some interesting slide transitions (= animation to get from one slide to another) Some interesting (but not overdone) element animations: Entry, Emphasis, Exit Some good use of a motion path Movement should add interest Do not overuse this – can get sickening

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Focus in/out By some method of your choosing, show a list of points and focus on each one in turn, returning to the whole list after each focus. This technique shows logical structure: Show an overall plan, then focus in to one part, then go back out to the overall, then focus in to a different part, … Think of Lu Wei’s “Give 3 reasons”

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Audio (& video?) Have background audio (e.g. music) on a set of two slides. Starts automatically on a slide, turns off on exit from the next slide Have narration by you on one slide something you record in your own voice starts on a click, stops on exit from slide Video? Bonus on assignment Keep it short. Make sure it is embedded in the PPT file, not just a link to another file.

Features that should be in your PPT-resumé: Professionalism Should show you put time and thought into the preparation Should be attractive – good visual effect Should be serious, but not boring Should be interesting, but not silly Should incline the reader to trust you Should deliver your intended message In this case: “I would be a good employee”

Make sure your PPT-resumé has… Theme Graphics Text Movement Focus in/out Audio Professionalism + other things to make your PPT-resumé stand out and be noticed

Homework due by November 22 Create a great PPT-resumé for yourself. [worth 90%] Create a second version of your PPT- resumé that breaks many of the rules. [worth 10%] all sorts of “mistakes” like I warned you against This is for fun, but also to make sure you understand what is bad. Email both files (clearly labelled) to me (msherk@ustc.edu.cn)