Presentation Requirements

Presentation Requirements

• The presentation must be between 15 and 20 minutes in length. Prepare for five minutes of questions. The question and answer time does not count in your presentation time. Do not stop speaking/presenting until you see the 15-minute timecard! 

• Five speaking note cards can be used, and these should contain your keyword outline or keyword statements and not full sentences unless a quotation from one of your sources, which you will be verbally referencing. Do not read word for word from your five note cards.

• There must be a slideshow included in your presentation. All copyrighted images or videos must be listed on the final slide in order of use. For how to cite copyrighted images in the APA Reference format, see the Presentation Aids link on the Tutorial and Resources tab.

• Video(s) may be used in the presentation.

  • Video clips cannot be longer than two minutes in the presentation. 

  • Make sure to introduce the video clip before showing it to the audience.

  • If the video is the student doing a demonstration, it may be longer than two minutes, but it must be verbally explained throughout the playing.   

• Dress appropriately to represent your topic.

• Presentation practices are required. The Presentation Practice form must be completed and included in the portfolio.

Video and Images Keep the slides simple. Follow the 6 and 6 Rule - no more than six lines of text per slide and more than six words per line using a font size of 24 minimum.  All images not your own must be cited on the final slide of the presentation. The same is true for video(s) you do not produce, such as YouTube videos. Check out 22 of the best free image sites.

Presentation Day

• Dress as though you are attending a professional job interview or representing the topic you are presenting. 

• Arrive at your presentation room early. 

Presentation Tips

• Review the scoring rubric. 

• Check the volume of any audio you plan to use before you start. 

• Begin your presentation by introducing yourself and the topic of your presentation.

• Make eye contact with your audience and the evaluators.

• Monitor your pace. Slow and steady with the delivery.

• Make sure to thank the evaluators and the audience when you are finished.

• Consider allowing permission for your presentation video for future seniors to watch.