1. Chapter 21: Using Presentation Software

2. Whip Around: What type of special occasion speech will you give?
What is your speech topic?
Be prepared to share aloud.

3. Give a Speech, Not a Slide Show
Communicate through speech and physical presence.
Remember: PowerPoint display is an aid, not a replacement for your presentation.

4. Develop a Plan Begin with your speaking outline.
Consider whether points require visual aids.
Decide how many slides you’ll need.
Determine how to arrange slides effectively.

5. Avoid Technical Glitches
Check for equipment compatibility.
Save all files to one folder.
Verify presentation computer will recognize files.

6. Avoid Technical Glitches (cont.)
Familiarize yourself with the computer beforehand.
Have a hard copy backup.
Print out your slides for distribution.

7. Finding Media for Presentations
Downloadable digital images and photos
Corbis (
Google ( and other search engines
Flickr (
ExaLead

8. Finding Media for Presentations (cont.)
Downloadable music files and audio clips

9. Finding Media for Presentations (cont.)
Useful video clips
CNN (
ABC News (
YouTube (
New York Times (
Google video (video.google.com)
MetaCafe (

10. Avoiding Copyright Infringement
Abide by audio/video copyright restrictions.
Recognize when fair-use provisions apply.
Always cite the source of material.

11. Avoiding Copyright Infringement (cont.)
Consult the school’s information technology office.
Avoid serious consequences for improper acquisition.

12. YouTube Clips and Websites
Make sure you hyperlink the website
Let’s take a look at an example:
powerpoint_a_modest_proposal#t

13. Prezi Let’s take a look. 
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14. Summary Questions Where can you find media for your presentations?
How can you avoid glitches?