1. Creating an Academic PowerPoint Presentation
The Basics

2. Academic Presentation
usually based on research
gather information
analyze position
condense into bullet points
present information

3. Things to Remember limit amount of info per slide limit use of images
5 by 5 rule
bullet point your info
limit use of images
keep animation simple
choose pleasing, contrasting colors

4. Presenting Summary of Article
complete reading guide for “America’s Wetlands” article
create effective presentation using PowerPoint

5. Title Slide creative and descriptive title student’s name
simple to start, change as time allows
student’s name
teacher’s name
class name
due date

6. Understanding Wetlands
Johnny Student
Mr. Teacher
Keyboarding
Due Date

7. Thesis Statement Slide
describes your position / opinion
use one or two sentences
encourages audience to pay attention

8. Saving Our Wetlands vital part of ecosystem in danger of disappearing
seen as wasteland
need to improve image
preserve wetlands
keep nature in balance

9. Content Slides 3 to 5 evidentiary statements
the reasons for your thesis
include supporting data
3 to 5 important facts

10. Wetlands are Everywhere
considerably wet vs. very dry
large vs. small in size
warm vs. cold climate
inland vs. coastal areas

11. What a Waste source of irritants more than half destroyed
mosquitoes, flies, odors, disease
more than half destroyed
converted to farmland
filled for housing
many have been altered
roads, dams, town

12. Valuable Natural Resource
regulate water levels in watersheds
improve water quality
reduce flood and storm damage
provide wildlife habitat
support recreational activities

13. Conclusion briefly recap your position highlight the key concepts
state your conclusion

14. Conclusion wetlands are misunderstood
save wetlands or lose positive benefits