ORAL PRESENTATIONS & WRITING FOR POWERPOINT

Scripting vs. Notecards

Keep notes accessible with bullet points and important words highlighted.

If you want to write out a fully scripted version to practice, that will be OK, but make notes for the actual presentation. You won't be able to resist the temptation to read from a script.

Factoid: It takes about two minutes to read a typed, double-spaced page. As you write, you can remember this to keep track of how long your presentation will be.

Jump to Another Slide: 01. Overcoming Nervousness 02. Getting Started 03. How Is Preparing an Oral Presentation Like Writing a Paper? 04. How Is Preparing an Oral Presentation NOT Like Writing a Paper? 05. Multipurpose Introductions 06. Signposts and Memory Arcs 07. Highlight Important Points 08. The Use of Visual Aids 09. Writing for Powerpoint 10. Benefits of Parallelism (Incorrect Example) 11. Benefits of Parallelism (Correct Example) 12. When to Use Parallelism 13. Images Must Complement Your Presentation 14. Tables, Graphs, and Charts 15. Remember to Proofread Your Visuals! 16. Scripting vs. Notecards 17. Practice Practice Practice 18. Delivery DOs and DON'Ts 19. Good Luck! 20. Resources or head back to the list of online workshops.