Career Powerpoints

The Art and Abuse of PowerPoint

It has become standard to add a PowerPoint to every speech even if it’s not useful.
If you remember a few basic principles, your PowerPoint will wow the crowd rather than put them to sleep.

Rule 1 A PowerPoint is not meant to replace the speaker’s notes.

Rule 2 The PowerPoint is meant to benefit the audience not the speaker.

Rule 3 Less is more when it comes to words on a slide.

Rule 4 It must be easy to read.

Rule 5 Keep the fonts clean and simple.

Rule 6 Make sure you have enough contrast between the font and the background.

Rule 7 Leave the special effects to the 3-D movies.

Your PowerPoint will be graded on how well you follow the rules in creating your presentation.

Your teacher will specify the topic and number of slides.



Here’s a video of what not to do.

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Project: Create a visual presentation about the career you have already researched. Using PowerPoint as your medium, create a project that includes statements, pictures, etc. that expresses the research you have already completed.

Directions:

Introduction to the presentation.

Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:

1) Minimal: 14 total slides.

2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited page.

3) You will present one slide for each area of your research paper. The slides should depict the information found in your research

4) You must back up all opinions with authentic evidence and examples. Use examples from your research.

5) Overall, the PowerPoint must explore your career in depth. Approach your career from different aspects. Explain different perspectives of your career.

6) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
**Pictures that represent your career and your research.**

7) One slide must include your conclusion/ idea of your career

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Set Up (Slides 1-14/15)
1. Name / Title
2. Name of Career Field and reasons for studying this particular career.
3. History of the career
4. People in this career
5. Duties of this career
6. Qualifications of workers in this field.
7. Education Planning
8. Related Fields
9. Finding a job in this career field.
10. Earnings
11. Nature of the Job
12. Career Advancement
13. Interview (BONUS)
14. Reflection
15. Works Cited

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Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 14 slides (1= intro slide; 14/15= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use note cards for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note cards
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 5 minute presentation
11. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction

A. Slides must be visually neat and easy to read
1. Interesting without overusing transitions, sounds, and animations
2. Uncluttered
3. Thoughtful and careful use of color
4. Fonts that are legible and add to the presentation

B. Minimum of 6 slides with illustrations/photos/ pictures specifically relating to your career

C. Follow the 6x 6 rule
1. No more than 6 words across (per bullet point)
2. No more than 6 bullet points (per slide)

D. Works Cites Slide (s)
1. All factual information about the career must have sources cited
2. All photos/ charts/ illustrations must be cited

MRS. CHRISTIAN'S PROJECTS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY, MAY 5.

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization