English 9 name:
Mrs. Sharp period:
Heroes Across Cultures Research Project
Presentation Tips
VERBAL PRESENTATION
- You will NOT be reading from your slides. You MUST prepare notes (note cards, the notes feature in PowerPoint, an outline, etc.) No notes on presentation day = ZERO.
- Word usage and word choice should be appropriate and formal. Don’t use language that you would use with your friends (slang).
- LEARN how to pronounce all names, locations, accessories, etc. Practice the pronunciation and be sure you can “sell it.”
- No leaning! No chewing gum! No hands in pockets! No fiddling with hair/clothes!
- Don’t let your audience know you are nervous – PRACTICE, PRACTICE, and PRACTICE SOME MORE!
- Speech should be between three and five minutes. Scores will be docked for exceptionally long or short speeches.
- Bonus points can be earned for dressing up (appropriately) for presentation.
GRAPHICS
- Be careful of your background – Make sure it is not too busy.
- Watch your animations – Make sure that it makes sense and it is for a reason.
- Your text should not disappear or be cut off by images.
- Colors, text, and pictures should relate to your hero/presentation.
- Colors – Make sure the text can be seen clearly.
MECHANICS
- Spelling
o Be sure to spell EVERYTHING correctly!
- Capitalization
o Beginning word in bullets should be capitalized.
o All important words in titles should be capitalized (no “and,” “or,” “in,” etc.).
- Punctuation
o Use apostrophes for possession. Example: My Hero’s Personality Traits
o No punctuation is necessary for the end of a bullet point, unless your bullet points complete a sentence.
- Sentence Structure
o Make sure that you check for run-ons. Fragments are OK in bullet points.
IMAGES
- Make sure that you have image credits for all pictures!
- Images need to be clear and easy to see/understand.
INFORMATION/WRITING
- No long paragraphs on slides! In fact, you should not even include sentences. Keep your bullet points SHORT (no more than 10 words for each bullet).
- Make sure your information was accurate and provide all details during presentation.
- Use headings at the top of each section to organize your information.
- Spread out your information in a logical manner.
- Word choice should be formal and academic, not relaxed and “slang-y.”