LE 2503 – Presentations Lecture 1 – April 2014
Lecture 1A - PRESENTATIONS
3 phases to preparation – CONTENT – DESIGN – DELIVERY
Work as a group
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manage the time and content
decide on a colour scheme with 3 or 4 colours that are consistently used for text and
background
decide on 2 – 3 fonts
Design
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graphics should be big
each slide should have one main idea
don’t overuse effects and transitions
 HOMEWORK
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Make one or two slides related to your presentation to bring to class to discuss with your team
Make sure someone in the group brings a laptop.
Lecture 1B
Graphics should be big and bold
One slide – one idea
Lecture 1C
Plan plan plan
Work as a team
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make sure the slides use the same colours and fonts and look like they belong together
know your individual role, but also know what others in your team are doing
first speaker introduce the topic and the team – when you finish your bit, introduce the second
speaker “Now Fatimah will talk about … “
second speaker, thank the first speaker. Say your bit and then introduce the third speaker.
support each other – if a team member forgets something – help them out
manage the slides for each other during the actual presentation
Third speaker, thank the second speaker and say your bit. End with a conclusion. Invite
questions.