GNET PRESENTATIONS III

GNET PRODUCTION OF VISUALS

GNET POWERPOINT SLIDE PRODUCTION

GNET PPT Slides You should average 1 slide for every 30 seconds…

GNET PPT Slides Therefore, a 20 minute presentation should have a minimum of 40 slides.

GNET PPT Slides Use dark type on a light background, or…

GNET PPT Slides …light type on a dark background.

GNET PPT Slides Do not use a background that varies from dark to light hues. Difficult to Read

GNET PPT Slides Use Arial type font on all slides.

GNET PPT Slides This Title slide is 72 point.

GNET PPT Slides THIS SECONDARY TITLE SLIDE IS 66 POINT

GNET PPT Slides THIS THIRD LEVEL TITLE SLIDE IS 60 POINT

GNET PPT Slides This smallest size type, other than graphics, is 32 point.

GNET PPT Slides 6 x 6 Rule Maximum of 6 words per line… Maximum of 6 lines per slide.

GNET PPT Slides Use a second color to emphasize a point – not ITALICS.

GNET NEVER justify both margins on a slide. With both sides of the column even, justified text significantly enhances gaps in the text and may occasionally lead to odd word spacing. Do not use. PPT Slides

GNET PPT Slides Minimum number of bullets on any slide is 2

GNET PPT Slides Incorporate an appropriate visual/graphic into every slide.

GNET Slide Charts

GNET Charts Use a bar chart for discrete data. Example: People.

GNET Charts Use a line chart for continuous data. Example: miles ran.

GNET Charts Use a pie chart for percentages or shares.

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GNET Using a Video Clip

GNET Video Display the Slide to which you want to add the video clip.

GNET Video Insert menu> Movies & Sounds> Movie from file> locate file.

GNET Video Double click the video you want.

GNET Video Click “yes” to play automatically.

GNET Video

GNET SUPPORT MATERIALS

GNET INTRODUCTION

GNET Introduction Do not rely on the spoken presentation alone.

GNET Introduction Offer your presentation in printed form before…

GNET Introduction …during, and…

GNET Introduction …after your talk.

GNET PREPARATION

GNET Preparation The handout material must stand alone.

GNET Preparation Use Serif Type like Times Roman.

GNET Preparation Serif type became acceptable during the 17 th century.

GNET Preparation Research studies, since then, have indicated that documents printed in serif type are less tiring to read…

GNET Preparation …improve comprehension, and…

GNET Preparation …improve retention.

GNET Preparation Sans serif type is used for slides because people should not “read” a volume of information on slides.

GNET Preparation Impact of slides is more important than comprehension or retention.

GNET Preparation Slides are for highlighting important points.

GNET Preparation Number the pages...

GNET Preparation Prepare only quality copies...

GNET Preparation Be sure you have enough copies.

GNET PURPOSE

GNET Purpose Handout material: can contain a large amount of additional information.

GNET Purpose will make a lasting impression on the audience.

GNET Purpose Well-prepared documents include a Table of Contents…

GNET Purpose Additional information on your topic…

GNET Purpose Glossary…

GNET Purpose Clean copy of your audience survey instrument…

GNET Purpose Facilities Checklist completed prior to your presentation…

GNET Purpose Your functional resume…

GNET Purpose Latest corrected copy of all your worksheets… Audience documentation for achievement of your purpose (clipped to your document), and…

GNET Purpose References.

GNET RESUME

GNET Resume Include a color photo (Head shot) with the background removed.

GNET Resume Industry prefers a Functional Resume, not an Experiential Resume. You will prepare a Functional Resume for your bound document to accompany your presentation. Use the outline on the class web site.

GNET Resume Identify available positions: Placement Office Ask: Instructors Friends Family members Former employers

GNET Resume Identify available positions (cont): Newspapers Association Meetings Publications Internet Head hunters State & local listings

GNET Resume 41.8% of employers surveyed prefer resumes not more than 2 pages. 23.6% prefer not more than 1 page. References on a separate page.

GNET Resume Include computer programs you have mastered. List relevant advanced courses.

GNET Resume List courses outside your major that broaden your abilities. Include internships. Include special projects.

GNET Resume Your Professional Objective states what you will provide your future employer. Example: To develop and maintain electronics systems that provide efficient, easy-to-use control of automated transport systems.

GNET Resume Education: College Degree Graduation Date Higher GPA (Overall or Major) Honors/Scholarships Study Abroad Experiences

GNET Resume Work Experience: Employer City Job Title Employment Dates Facts about the position

GNET Resume Include any languages you have mastered besides English. Include certifications you hold.

GNET Resume Include personal interests.

GNET Resume Include 3 to 5 references (Instructors, Former employers, Organizations advisors) Name Title Business address Phone numbers addresses

GNET DISTRIBUTION

GNET Before the Presentation

GNET Before Make your power point presentation available from a Web site prior to your presentation.

GNET At the Start of the Presentation

GNET At the Start Papers distributed at the start of your presentation are used by your audience during your presentation.

GNET During the Presentation

GNET During It may be necessary to distribute critical information at the time in your talk when you present that particular topic.

GNET After the Presentation

GNET After Provide a document after your presentation to back-up information that is too detailed or voluminous.

GNET The End