Guidelines

Presentation Check-list

Completed Presentation on the server by D
Title (for the program) due at D
On the server counts as History HW; title counts as Theo HW.

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Basics:

• Your presentations should be 5-6 minutes in length
• You must have at least 5 slides : title/introduction, one for each paper, conclusion.
• Focus one or two items per paper to present (something you particularly enjoyed learning about or found    interesting).
• NOTE: You must include all three papers and the connecting link in your presentation.

Slides:

Use images rather than words whenever possible!

Don't forget: all images used should be properly cited/credited.

Follow the 3x3 rule:

• each slide should have no more than 3 lines of text with 3 words per line--that's 9 words per slide!   (at most 4x4)
• exception: a quote

Remember: this is a presentation, not a class lecture.

Draft:

Your draft should look like your Chemistry or Theology PowerPoint handouts: 3 slides per page with lines to the side for your presentation notes. You may print in color if you choose, but either grayscale or black and white is sufficient.   And, if you need help, ask!

Presentation:

You may use props.   If you are including film clips and/or sound it is your responsibility to make sure that you have the proper links downloaded on the laptop of the teachers in your presentation room.   Do NOT wait until the last minute!

Attire:

You are expected to be in dress uniform on Symposium Day.

Have a clear sense of where and how you're starting and finishing--don't just run out of things to say and stop.

Practice so that you feel comfortable with the timeframe of the presentation.  
Stay in control of your pace--neither too rushed nor too slow.

Make eye contact with your audience!

Be enthusiastic.   You may be sick of your topic, but it's new for everyone else.   Besides, by early afternoon you'll have survived Symposium and that should give you energy if nothing else does.

Feel free to use notes, but DO NOT read from a script.   Folks have come to see you present what you've learned over the past year, not watch you read a report out loud.

Use the resources available to you: the lead teachers, Ms. Sena and Ms. Kirkbride, your classmates--anyone who can help you jazz up your slides or your presentation style.

Invite your family and other folks you'd like to have share the experience with you.

Again, practice!   We've built time for practicing into the schedule--use it!

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