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 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.