Powerpoint

The Assignment:

• Include a title page that states your name and topic.
• Create several slides for each concept, using graphics and concise writing to guide us through your presentation. You should not READ your presentation from the PowerPoint, but rather use it as a guideline.
• Follow the rules listed below to make the presentation neat, organized, and easy to follow.
• Cite all graphics on the page on which they appear.
• Include a bibliography at the end.

Top 10 Rules for a PowerPoint Presentation

1. Use a dark or semi-dark background with lighter text (CONTRAST is IMPORTANT!)
2. Stick with a single background.
3. Don't spend too much time trying to impress us with graphics and transitions. The focus should be on the information.
4. Do not center the text. Make all bulleted points even with one another (left justified).
5. Placing graphics on the left to lead eye to the text.
6. Only capitalize the first word in each bulleted point.
7. Do not place too much information on the screen. You are using this as a guideline. You should not READ your presentation off the screen.
8. Keep the font size large enough to read. Do not go smaller than 18 or 20 point.
9. Be sure to cite each graphic you use on that page. Follow the format listed in the citations page.
10. Be sure to include a title page with your name and topic, followed by informational pages in a logical order. End with your bibliography and a thought for us to ponder.

Step-by-Step PowerPoint Creation Guides

Pennsylvania's Germantown Academy Curricular Technology Program

Tutorial with easy-to-read information about PowerPoint functions

Mark L. Merickel of Oregon State University