POWERPOINT DUE IN 36 HOURS

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PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines The Assessment for this Competency is the creation of a PowerPoint slide deck presentation. Communicating effectively using presentation software like PowerPoint is a much sought-after skill in the business world regardless of industry. Creating one for this Competency will give you practice in this valued skill. So, take this opportunity to practice and create the best presentation you can. Best practices for slide deck PowerPoint Presentations:

• Keep a consistent look and feel by using a template, either the one provided or one appropriate to your presentation.

• Text on slides should be succinct. Use as few words as possible to communicate core ideas. Less is often more. Stick to bulleted phrases or short sentences.

• Give credit where credit is due by providing citations in APA format if warranted. Please see Walden Writing Center for more information on what type of information needs citations.

• Consider changing the graphic layout of the slides every few slides. If all of the material is presented in the same format, audience members may stop paying attention.

• Avoid too many decorative graphic elements. Informational graphics are welcomed but if the element does not help tell the story of the presentation, it is a distraction.

• Animations are a quick way to liven up a presentation. Beware though, as too many animations are distracting.

• Use the highest resolution graphic available. Low resolution graphics are fuzzy when projected.

• Don’t go font crazy. Stick to one or two fonts that are easy to read.

• The last slide on the screen should thank the audience and provide contact information in case anyone wants to follow up with the speaker afterward.

With respect to the template provided:

• There must be a title slide.

• You are required to complete all of the 18 slides in the PowerPoint presentation template. However, please note: You are encouraged to add second examples and/or second slides to any and all of the sections to help your audience understand the points that you are trying to make.

• The presentation must present information in a logical order. You can use the View Outline option to review this.

• The presentation must use correct grammar and spelling.

• You must use your own words for each section. Do not just repeat the titles of the modules within this Competency.

• A specific artifact/expression example must be included for each module represented.

• It is your option to provide additional examples. If you do so, please follow the same outline as for the first example.

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• All material borrowed or quoted must include appropriate citation information. This can be in smaller fonts. Please refer to the Walden Writing Center for additional information.

• The final slide should include not only a quote and citation but also contact information for you, the student-presenter.