1. PT1 – Upcoming Due Dates
Today – Beginning of class Final draft of your individual research report. (Hard copy and turnitin.com) Late reports will loss 20% per day. Today – During class First draft of your team solution to your research question. (Hard copy only – one per team) Tuesday, Oct. 30 First 4 groups will give their presentations to the class.

2. Tips for Your Team Presentation
Clearly identify your research question and solution
Have a purpose to the order you present
Have a specific purpose to each slide (it’s not just a picture; it needs to be part of what you’re explaining)
Rehearse. A LOT. With a timer. (8-10 minutes)
Discuss other perspectives, other possible solutions and limitations of your solution
Cite your sources in your presentation (this is something that could be written on note cards—names and numbers are hard to remember)
Include a works/images cited slide at the end
Be prepared for the Oral Defense questions

3. Tips for Formatting Your Slides
Generally only use one graph, chart or visual per slide
Words on the slide should summarize the main idea of that slide – it’s ok to repeat it verbally as well
Minimize use of animation, a little goes a long way
Don’t try to incorporate video or audio clips – technical difficulties will throw off your timing and fluster your group
Remember to cite any visuals (graph, chart or image). This can be done on the slide and also in your list of works cited at the end

4. Potentially Useful Websites
Slides Carnival – Powerpoint templates
Unsplash – Free Images
If you use these sites remember to cite them.