Custom PowerPoint Presentation Slides

What is it?

A PowerPoint assignment can be defined as a task that requires students to create and deliver a professional presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint on a specific topic related to the course material. The presentation should be clear, logical, and adhere to the requirements outlined by the instructor, including content, delivery, and mechanics. The assignment may involve incorporating audio or video elements, and the final product can be submitted in various formats such as recorded live narration, video recording, or a scheduled live presentation. The objective of the PowerPoint assignment is to develop the student's skills in creating and delivering professional presentations in the context of the course material.

Tips for Memorable PowerPoint Presentations & Recording Assignments

Review the assignment requirements carefully: Before you start working on your PowerPoint presentation, make sure you understand the assignment requirements. Review the assignment details carefully and take note of the content and format requirements, as well as the evaluation criteria.

Choose a topic: Select a topic that meets the assignment requirements and is of interest to you. Some potential topics include the importance of social media in the workplace, social media policies, professional communication through social media, or advertising through social media.

Create an outline: Create an outline of your presentation that includes an introduction, an agenda slide, body content slides, a closing slide, and a references slide (if applicable). Make sure that you organize your presentation in a clear, logical manner that addresses some aspect of social media use in the workplace.

Choose visuals: When designing a PowerPoint presentation, it is important to choose relevant graphics that reinforce and illustrate your main ideas. Ensure that your presentation is visually appealing and readable from 18 feet away by following design requirements such as consistent slide layouts that include a title, subtitle, and content placeholders. Use sans-serif fonts such as Arial or Calibri, as they are easier to read on a screen, and use a font size that is large enough to be readable from a distance (recommended font size for body text is 24 pt and for headings is 32 pt). Use a color scheme that is consistent throughout the presentation and avoid using too many colors or bright colors that may distract the audience. Relevant and high-quality images should support the content of the presentation and should be properly sized and appropriately placed on the slide. Simple and clear graphics such as charts, graphs, and diagrams can be used to illustrate complex information. Use animation sparingly and only to enhance the content of the presentation, and use slide transitions consistently and sparingly.

Write your content: When writing the content of your presentation, it's important to keep in mind the clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language/style requirements. You should use footnotes on relevant slides to cite any outside sources or use SWS format (in-text citations on slides and an included references page at the end of the presentation). It's important to choose one method or the other, and not mix both.

To engage your audience, your presentation should start with an engaging introduction that captures their attention and clearly states the purpose of your presentation. Cover the main points of your subject in the body of your presentation, and make sure that your slides reinforce and illustrate your main ideas. Your presentation should finish with a memorable wrap-up statement that refocuses on the purpose of your presentation.

Before submitting, it's important to review and edit your presentation. Run spell and grammar check to ensure that there are no errors. Review your presentation for clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language/style requirements. Finally, submit your PowerPoint presentation through the online course shell or as stipulated by your instructor.

Optimal Techniques for Recording a PowerPoint Presentation

Access to audio/video recording equipment: A microphone/webcam, camcorder with digital file capabilities, or cell phone with a high-quality camera/microphone is needed to complete an assignment which is based on a Presentation Recording.

Content: The PowerPoint presentation must address some aspect of social media in the workplace (just an example), and should be presented in a clear and logical manner. The presentation should be appropriately paced and not exceed ten minutes in length. Assume that the target audience is familiar with the overall concept of social media.

Professional Delivery: To deliver a successful presentation, it is important to follow professional presentation requirements. This includes delivering the presentation content clearly and wearing appropriate professional attire (if using the video option). If using the narrated PowerPoint option, providing high-resolution audio is crucial. Additionally, audience analysis is key to adapting the message to meet the needs of the audience. Organizing the presentation logically, with an appropriate introduction, body, and conclusion, will help ensure coherence. Developing a clear message and using effective techniques for persuasion, argumentation, and other communication goals will enhance the presentation. To keep the audience engaged, appropriate visual aids such as PowerPoint slides or handouts should be used. Ethical considerations must be taken into account, including avoiding plagiarism, respecting intellectual property rights, and being truthful and accurate in the message. Technology should be used to support the message, but not relied on too heavily. Preparing for potential technological issues that may arise during the presentation is essential. Lastly, clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language/style requirements should be emphasized. Spell and grammar checks should be run before submitting the assignment, which must be completed in PowerPoint (using either .PPT or .PPTX format) for the narrated PowerPoint option, or uploaded as a video file (either .mov or .mp4) or functioning YouTube link for the video option.

Submitting the Assignment: Assignments must be submitted through the online course shell or as stipulated by your instructor.

Course Learning Outcomes:

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Plan, create, and evaluate professional documents.

• Write clearly, coherently, and persuasively using proper grammar, mechanics, and formatting appropriate to the situation.

• Deliver professional information to various audiences using appropriate tone, style, and format.

• Develop presentation skills for use in the professional environment.

By following these steps, you can create a well-organized and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation that meets the assignment requirements and earns a good grade.

As an example, you can view our Custom PowerPoint Presentation Slides on "Social Media in the Workplace."

Our Approach to Successful Presentations

We understand that slideshows can be disastrous even to the most experienced presenters, and they may create visual distractions rather than visual aids.

Therefore, we use an array of measures to ensure your presentation is a success. For instance, we use simple and consistent design templates for your slides, with consistent backgrounds, colors, and fonts. We avoid the use of text fly-ins and other flashy transitions and use dark backgrounds with light texts because we want your presentation to be readable and enhanced.

We know that empty spaces on slides enhance them, and we also know that limiting punctuations and avoiding putting words in all caps enhance readability. Furthermore, we enhance your credibility by avoiding the overuse of sound, animations, and other special effects in your presentation.

We also understand that the use of good-quality images complements and reinforces your message to the audience. Our advice: do lots of practice before presenting, avoid reading from your slides (slides are meant for your audience), and make sure you face your audience (not the slides!)

We summarize information efficiently, termed as synthesis, and ensure that the “meat” of your presentation is well crafted as an essential section in your presentation.

We are critical when deciding information that should be used and information that ought to be junked. We never style your PowerPoint before analyzing information. What's the point of styling information that doesn’t have any key concept?

Our PowerPoint designers are meticulous when it comes to design work. They have ideas that are not random bursts of creativity.

The colors used to create your PPT are consistent, and the designers will come up with the correct pallet for your assignment, depending on what the presentation is all about.

The fonts used are the traditional fonts which are proven and never disappoint. These include – Font Squirrel – Google Fonts – Dafont – 1001 Fonts.

Sample PPT idea on how we customize your PowerPoint presentation. Illustrations are crafted digitally using Adobe Illustrator CC.