1. Presentation Night Requirements

2. Presentation Requirements Presentations should be 5 minutes MAXIMUM. You do not have to share every detail ever discovered about the topic. Presentations should be 5 minutes MAXIMUM. You do not have to share every detail ever discovered about the topic. Speak clearly and loud enough to be understood by the entire room. Do not mumble, whisper, or say “um” all the time. Speak clearly and loud enough to be understood by the entire room. Do not mumble, whisper, or say “um” all the time. Notes may be used, but do not read from them. Do not read from your PowerPoint either! You should be able to discuss your topic without reading your notes verbatim. Notes may be used, but do not read from them. Do not read from your PowerPoint either! You should be able to discuss your topic without reading your notes verbatim.

3. PowerPoint Requirements Choose a font style, graphics, and a layout design that is easy to read and view. Choose a font style, graphics, and a layout design that is easy to read and view. Use bullet points and shortened phrases instead of complete sentences. Use bullet points and shortened phrases instead of complete sentences. Limit the presentation to 10 slides. Remember, you only have 5 minutes maximum to present your information. Limit the presentation to 10 slides. Remember, you only have 5 minutes maximum to present your information. Skip the fancy transition effects. Keep it simple. Skip the fancy transition effects. Keep it simple.

4. Additional Information Video clips are allowed, but must fit into the 5 minute time frame. Video clips are allowed, but must fit into the 5 minute time frame. Perfection is not expected, but it is important to practice and be prepared! Perfection is not expected, but it is important to practice and be prepared! E-mail your presentation to Ms. Graves the day before your presentation date. Earlier is better, but you must submit it before this time frame! E-mail your presentation to Ms. Graves the day before your presentation date. Earlier is better, but you must submit it before this time frame!