1. Capstone Presentation Guideline
March 2014
Middletown High School
Middletown Public Schools
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2. Introduction a. My name is_____ b. Short engagement activity
c. I chose this topic because…
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3. Thesis Statement a. What question informed your project?
b. What thesis statement shaped your research?
c. What was your learning stretch?
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4. Main Applied Learning Standard
a. How did your project align with a main applied learning standard (A1a, A1b, A1c)?
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5. Research – Present the Information you Uncovered Source #1
Share and explain 4 bulleted pieces of information.
Use MLA Citation Format
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6. Research – Present the Information you Uncovered Source #2
Share and explain 4 bulleted pieces of information.
Use MLA Citation Format
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7. Research – Present the Information you Uncovered Source #3
Share and explain 4 bulleted pieces of information.
Use MLA Citation Format
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8. Application of Research to the Project
How did the information you researched inform/shape/help you complete your project?
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9. Images of the Project in Action (process, teaching, or product)
Insert digital images (original)/ video presentation/ audio files that illustrate your work. (Technology standard 6)
In your speech, explain the steps/process you went through to complete the project.
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10. Report and reflect on your field work (event, product)
How did it go?
What made you proud?
What surprised you?
What choices did you make which worked out well?
Discuss any obstacles and how you overcame them.
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11. Conclusion What did you learn about yourself?
If you had to do it all over again, what would you have changed to make the project more effective/work better?
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Questions?
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13. Making PowerPoint Slides
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Bad Slides
Thanks to The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) version.

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Tips to be Covered
Slide Structure
Fonts
Color
Background
Graphs and Images
Spelling and Grammar
Conclusions
Questions
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Slide Structure – Good
Use 1-2 slides per minute of your presentation
Write in bullet form, not complete sentences
Include 4-5 bullets per slide
Avoid wordiness: use key words and phrases only
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Slide Structure - Bad
This page contains too many words for a presentation slide. It is not written in point form, making it difficult both for your audience to read and for you to present each point. Your audience will spend too much time trying to read this paragraph instead of listening to you.
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Slide Structure – Good
Show one point at a time:
Will help audience concentrate on what you are saying
Will prevent audience from reading ahead
Will help you keep your presentation focused
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Slide Structure - Bad
Do not use distracting animation
Do not go overboard with the animation
Be consistent with the animation that you use
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Fonts - Good
Use at least an 18-point font
Use different size fonts for main points and secondary points
this font is 24-point, the main point font is 28-point, and the title font is 36-point
Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial
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Fonts - Bad
If you use a small font, your audience won’t be able to read what you have written
CAPITALIZE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY. IT IS DIFFICULT TO READ
Don’t use a complicated font
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Color - Good
Use a color of font that contrasts sharply with the background
Ex: blue font on white background
Use color to reinforce the logic of your structure
Ex: light blue title and dark blue text
Use color to emphasize a point
But only use this occasionally
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Color - Bad
Using a font color that does not contrast with the background color is hard to read
Using color for decoration is distracting and annoying.
Using a different color for each point is unnecessary
Using a different color for secondary points is also unnecessary
Trying to be creative can also be bad
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Background - Good
Use backgrounds such as this one that are attractive but simple
Use backgrounds which are light
Use the same background consistently throughout your presentation
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Background – Bad
Avoid backgrounds that are distracting or difficult to read from
Always be consistent with the background that you use
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Spelling and Grammar
Proof your slides for:
speling mistakes
the use of of repeated words
grammatical errors you might have make
Have someone else proofread your presentation!
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Conclusion
Use an effective and strong closing
Your audience is likely to remember your last words
Use a conclusion slide to:
Summarize the main points of your presentation
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Conclusion
Remember that you are focus of your presentation.
Use the slides to guide your thinking.
Grab attention immediately.
Design quality slides that enhance what you say.
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Conclusion
Stand away from a podium and talk to the audience.
Make good eye contact and be responsive.
Provide a handout with key points.
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Questions??
End your presentation with a simple question slide to:
Invite your audience to ask questions
Provide a visual aid during question period
Avoid ending a presentation abruptly
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Final Advice
Be prepared. Come early and make sure all technical details (computer, remote, software, etc.) are set up and working.
Have a backup. Carry a flash drive with your presentation
Practice, practice, practice
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