1. Quality Presentations
Senior Capstone

2. Dress For Success
Look Professional

3. Organize your Presentation
Introduction
Title, authors, brief overview
Body
Logical, Clear train of thought
Ending
Summary overview
Address limitations/areas for further work

4. Use Quality Slides Simple background
Aids in making back-up overheads
No more than about 5 to 10 lines per slide
If you have to say, “I know you can’t read this but . . .” then don’t use it
Don’t include a slide if it isn’t needed

5. Effective Charts/Graphs

6. Effective Charts/Graphs

7. Effective Slides Consistency and repeatability
No more than about 5 bars/categories
Select the best type of chart:
Line, bar, pie, x-y plots
Only about 5 or so Rows on Tables

8. Giving the Presentation
Don’t rush your speech
Make note cards
Make eye contact with audience
Speak to audience
Watch distracting mannerisms
Practice the presentation beforehand