OSA 230 Business Presentations
Fall 2008 Tentative Course Schedule
This course schedule is subject to change. You will be informed of changes as the
semester progresses.
All work submitted for evaluation must be organized and clearly labeled with your
name, exercise number, and page number. Late assignments will be accepted only
one week after the due date and will earn one-half credit.
Files for all assignments are at http://www.mhhe.com/pas07. Select the Student
Edition link and PowerPoint from the list of applications on the left side of the
window. Assignments marked with * are to be included in the project portfolio.
Date
Week 1
8/25
Class/Lab Activities
Assignments
Introduction to course
MCAS certification
Purchase books and storage media
Review syllabus and course
requirements
PowerPoint 2007 Lesson 1, “Getting
Started in PowerPoint”
Review PowerPoint Lessons 1 and 2
Portfolio Guidelines (view sample
portfolio)
Brainstorm for presentation topic; view
previous presentations at
PowerPoint 2007 Lesson 2, “Developing
Presentation Text”
Complete lab exercises
Exercise 2-28, p. 68
Exercise 2-29, p. 69
Exercise 2-30, p. 70
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Presentations link
Selecting a Topic and Portfolio
Guidelines may be found at
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Handouts link
Presentation Concepts: Researching a
topic
Week 2
9/1
Labor Day Holiday
Brainstorm for presentation topic
Week 3
9/8
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 3, “Revising
Presentation Text”
Review Lessons 3 and 4
Complete lab exercises; due in one
week. Solution files in PDF format may
be viewed at
Complete lab exercises
Exercise 3-28, p. 103
Exercise 3-29, p. 104*
Unit app. 1-3, p. 108*
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/ click Solutions link
Review Presentation Concepts: 1.011.09; Lecture may be reviewed at
Presentation Concepts: 1.01-1.09
”Planning Your Presentation”
Purpose and Outcomes Handout
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
”Planning Your Presentation”
Comments Sheets for portfolios
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 4, “Working
with Graphics”
Brainstorm for presentation topic
*Include in portfolio
1
Purpose and Outcomes Handout and
Portfolio Comments Sheet and Sample
Comments Sheet at
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Handouts link
OSA 230 Course Schedule F2008.doc
Week 4
9/15
Presentation Concepts pp 1.09-1.12
“Know Your Audience”
Audience Analysis Handout
Discuss audience surveys
Review Presentation Concepts pp 1.091.12.
Lecture may be reviewed at
Review for Lessons 1-3 and Presentation
Concepts 1.01-1.12 test
Complete PowerPoint Lesson 4
Complete lab exercises
Exercises 4-27—4-30, p. 148152 (recommended)
Exercise 4-32, p. 155-56 (req.)
Exercise 4-33, p. 157 (req.)
Exercise 4-34, p. 159 (req.)*
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link; “Know
Your Audience”
Study for test: PowerPoint Lessons 1-3
and Presentation Concepts 1.01-1.12
Review Lessons 4 and 5
Complete lab exercises; due in one week
Portfolio update
PowerPoint Lesson 5, “Creating Tables”
Complete lab exercises
Exercises 5-24—5-27, p. 190195 (recommended)
Exercise 5-29, p. 198 (req.)
Exercise 5-30, p. 199-200 (req.)
Exercise 5-31, p. 201 (req.)*
Week 5
9/22
Teach a Trick
Purpose and Outcomes due
Review Lesson 6
Complete Lesson 6 lab exercises; due in
one week
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 6, “Creating
Charts”
Complete lab exercises
Exercises 6-20—6-23, p. 229234 (recommended)
Exercise 6-25, p. 237 (req.)
Exercise 6-26, p. 238-9 (req.)
Exercise 6-27, p. 240 (req.)*
Prepare class surveys
Portfolio update
Lessons 1—3 test
Week 6
9/29
Teach a Trick
Presentation Concepts: pp. 1.12-1.20
“Selecting Appropriate Media”
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 7, “Creating
Diagrams with SmartArt Graphics”
Exercise 7-20—7-23, p. 273-277
(recommended)
Complete lab exercises
Exercise 7-24, p. 279 (req.)
Exercise 7-26, p. 281 (req.)
Exercise 7-27, p. 282 (req.)*
Unit app. 2-3, p. 289 (req.)*
*Include in portfolio
2
Review Presentation Concepts:
pp. 1.12-1.20
Lecture may be reviewed at
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
“Selecting Appropriate Media”
Review PowerPoint Lesson 7
Complete Lesson 7 lab exercises, due in
one week
Research final presentation topic
OSA 230 Course Schedule F2008.doc
Week 7
10/6
Teach a Trick
Audience Analysis due
Review Presentation Concepts: pp. 1.211.27
Lecture may be reviewed at
Presentation Concepts: pp. 1.21-1.27
“Focusing Your Presentation”
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
“Focusing Your Presentation”
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 8, “Designing
Original Illustrations”
Complete lab exercises
Exercises 8-20—8-23, p. 318322 (recommended)
Exercise 8-25, p. 326 (req.)
Exercise 8-27, p. 329 (req.)*
Week 8
10/13
Teach a Trick
Discuss Focus and Organization handout
Discuss class surveys
Review Lesson 8
Complete lab exercises; due in one week
Portfolio update
Research final presentation topic
Review Lesson 9
Complete lab exercises, due in one week
Portfolio update
Presentation Concepts pp. 1.28-1.36
“Developing the Body and Conclusion”
Week 9
10/20
Research final presentation topic
Review for Lessons 4-7 and Presentation
Concepts 1.12 – 1.36 test
Review Presentation Concepts pp. 1.281.36
Lecture may be reviewed at
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 9, “Refining
Original Illustrations”
Complete lab exercises
Exercises 9-19—9-22, p. 356361 (recommended)
Exercise 9-24, p. 366 (req.)
Exercise 9-26, p. 368 (req.)*
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
“Developing the Body and Conclusion”
Teach a Trick
Review PowerPoint Lesson 10
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 10, “Animating
and Using Multimedia Effects”
Portfolio update
Study for Lessons 4-7 and
Presentation Concepts 1.12 – 1.36 test
Continue research for final presentation
Lessons 4-7 and Presentation
Concepts 1.12 – 1.36 test
Week 10
11/27
Teach a Trick
Presentation Concepts pp. 2.01-2.16
“Visuals”
Discuss storyboard
Presentation Guidelines
Complete lab exercises
Exercises 10-23—10-26, p. 396401 (recommended)
Exercise 10-28, p. 404 (req.)
Exercise 10-29, p. 405 (req.)
Exercise 10-30, p. 405 (req.)*
Review Presentation Concepts pp. 2.012.16
Lecture may be reviewed at
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
“Visuals”
Review PowerPoint Lesson 10
Complete lab exercises, due in one week
Portfolio update
Research topic; organize information on
storyboard
Determine presentation opening
*Include in portfolio
3
OSA 230 Course Schedule F2008.doc
Week 11
11/3
Teach a Trick
Focus and Organization handout due
Review Presentation Concepts pp. 2.162.21
Lecture may be reviewed at
Presentation Concepts pp. 2.16-2.21
“Methods of Delivery and Audience
Interaction”
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported/
osa230-Corradetti/ click Lectures link;
“Methods of Delivery and Audience
Interaction”
PowerPoint 2007 Lesson 11,
“Customizing Themes and Master Slides”
Exercises 11-20—11-23, p. 434440 (recommended)
Exercise 11-25, p. 442 (req.)
Exercise 11-27, p. 445 (req.)*
Unit app. 3-3, p. 452 (req.)*
Week 12
11/10
Week 13
11/17
Review Lesson 11
Complete lab exercises, due in one week
Portfolio update; research topic
Determine presentation template
Teach a Trick
Final Project Evaluation Guidelines
Review Lesson 12
Complete lab exercises; due in one week
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 12,
“Integrating with Other Programs”
Exercises 12-14—12-17, p. 475479 (recommended)
Exercise 12-19, p. 485 (req.)
Exercise 12-21, p. 484 (req.)*
Portfolio update
Review for Lessons 8-11 and
Presentation Concepts, p. 2.01-2.21 test
Study for Lessons 8-11 and Presentation
Concepts, p. 2.01-2.21 test
Teach a Trick
Storyboard due
Review Lesson 13
Continue final project research; organize
information on storyboard
Determine presentation closing
Portfolio update
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 13, “Preparing
a Presentation for Delivery”
Complete lab exercises (recommended)
Exercises 13-17--13-19, p. 510512
Exercise 13-20, p. 514
Exercise 13-21, p. 514
Exercise 13-22, p. 516
Continue final project preparation;
prepare PowerPoint slides
Lessons 8-11 and Presentation
Concepts, p. 2.01-2.21 test
Week 14
11/24
Teach a Trick
Presentation Concepts pp. 2.22-2.28
“Overcoming Nervousness, Practice, and
Improving Delivery”
PowerPoint 2007, Lesson 14, “Preparing
for Electronic Distribution”
Complete lab exercises (recommended)
Exercises 14-17--14-19, p. 547548
Certification test practice procedures
Tests must be completed by 12/17
*Include in portfolio
4
Review Presentation Concepts pp. 2.222.28
Lecture may be reviewed at
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported
/osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
“Overcoming Nervousness, Practice, and
Improving Delivery”
Review Lesson 14
Continue final project preparation;
PowerPoint slide presentation
Portfolio update—portfolios due Dec. 8
OSA 230 Course Schedule F2008.doc
Week 15
12/1
Presentation Concepts pp. 2.28-2.34
“Setting Up for Your Presentation”
Review Presentation Concepts pp. 2.282.34
Lecture may be reviewed at
Portfolios due 12/8
http://online.morainevalley.edu/websupported
/osa230-Corradetti/; click Lectures link;
“Setting Up for Your Presentation”
Final project preparation and rehearsal
Certification test practice procedures
Tests must be completed by 12/17
Week 16
12/8
Final project preparation and rehearsal
Certification tests must be completed
by 12/17
Continue final project preparation;
PowerPoint slides
MCAS certification preparation
Continue final project preparation;
PowerPoint slides
MCAS certification preparation
Final presentations
All class members must attend for peer
evaluations; 10 points will be deducted
for failure to attend.
Week 17
12/15
Portfolios returned
Final presentations
All class members must attend for peer
evaluations; 10 points will be deducted
for failure to attend.
*Include in portfolio
5
Have a great holiday! See you next
semester!
OSA 230 Course Schedule F2008.doc