Slide presentations

Slide presentations
Check off (√) each item once you are satisfied it is complete. Add items particular to your own presentation.

1	■ The title stands out clearly and legibly on the title page.
2	■ The title sums up what the
presentation is about.
3	■ The slide design is suitable
for laying out my material clearly.
4	■ The slide design makes
my presentation look
professional.
5	■ The content of my talk is
based on a strong knowledge base/research.
6	■ All of the content is relevant
to the title.
7	■ The presentation moves in
a clear direction, leading the audience towards a point.
8	■ The material is well-
organised with a logical structure that is easy to follow.
9	■ I provide a brief overview
of the talk so the audience knows what to expect.
10	■ I provide a clear, brief
background to the research topic, bringing out the relevance of my research.
11	■ The talk is broken into
distinct sections, to help the audience absorb the content.
12	■ My own position on the
issues comes across clearly.
13	■ I am clear about what I want
the audience to take away.
14	■ My research question and/or
hypothesis is clear.
15	
■ It is clear how I conducted the research.
16	■ My findings are clear.
17	■ It is clear what is interesting and/or significant
about my research.
18	■ Material is organised logically on each slide,
under a heading that indicates its content.
19	■ Fonts, images and design features are used
consistently throughout.
20	■ The font style and size are easy to read when
sitting in an audience.
21	■ Text on slides is brief, concise and to the point.
22	■ There is not too much information and detail for
the audience to digest.
23	■ My slides do not look overloaded with text or
much more than five bullets.
24	■ The talk is pitched at the right level for my
audience.
25	■ Data are clearly presented, such as in simplified
charts, graphs and diagrams.
26	■ Charts and diagrams are explained clearly and
in brief, to bring out their key message.
27	■ Data in charts, diagrams or graphs are reduced
to essentials, legible and easily absorbed.
28	■ There is visual interest such SmartArt, images,
photographs, colour.
29	■ I have thought about questions the audience
might ask, and prepared answers to these.
30	■ I have prepared a handout of the presentation
for each person in the audience.
31	■ I have practised using the software so that I can
use it proficiently.
32	■ I have had a trial run with family/friends and
acted on any feedback they gave me.
33	■ I can present the material at a reasonable pace
that the audience can follow.
34	■ Key sources of information are cited and
referenced.
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