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How to Create a PowerPoint for an Oral Research Presentation
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How to Create a PowerPoint for an Oral Research Presentation
Background
Always use the same background throughout the presentation
Try not to use backgrounds that are distracting or make it difficult to read the words
Color
Use a text color that contrasts with the background
Use color for emphasis and to tie points together
Fonts
Use one font style throughout. Fonts should be standard and easy to read (e.g. Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri)
Avoid small font sizes. The title of the slide should be about 44-point. The body of the slide should be about 20-point. Be consistent with font sizes
CAPITALIZE ONLY TO MAKE A POINT – NOT ALL THE TIME
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Technical Aspects of the PowerPoint
Images
Please make sure all images are legible
Use images to help illustrate a point
Slide Layout
Avoid text heavy slides
Avoid full paragraphs unless quoting
Create a slide for each main point because it:
Keeps the presentation focused
Helps the audience concentrate on each point
Prevents the audience from reading ahead
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How to Create a PowerPoint for an Oral Research Presentation
Each research presentation, regardless of your field of study, should contain some common sections:
Title Slide
Introduction
Background/Literature Review
Research Question(s)
Research Methods
Findings/Data
Discussion/Conclusion(s)
Future Research
References
Acknowledgements
Questions
Be aware that your particular research project will dictate the exact sections you will have
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Instructions for the Title Slide
Each presentation MUST have a title slide
The title slide must contain the title of your project, which must be the same title you submitted to us
It must include your name, your faculty mentor’s name and department, and the name and location of your institution
Use the following slide as an example for your title slide
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Title Slide Example:
How to Create a PowerPoint
Name
Mentor
Department
University of Rochester