Visuals

• Images serve to underscore the conference theme and the presentation content

• Complementary colors schemes and appropriate PowerPoint themes (or Google Slides for posters) are used (For help with PowerPoint, consider this resource from our library)

• Purdue Global branded presentation slides are optional and available through the Brand Assets section of PGNet.

• Images are visually appealing and not in violation of U.S. copyright law, FERPA, or academic and professional ethics standards

  • • Copyright-free image resources:

      • • Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/ 

        • Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/ 

        • Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/ 

• Slide transitions and animations are not recommended for live session presentations

Integrity

• Copyrighted material is used with written permission when required. Documentation must be provided with your presentation submission (review information and resources on copyright)

• High-quality source materials are used (within the last 3 years for books, 5 years for journals, peer-reviewed, landmark or seminal studies for the field). Low-quality source material such as Wikipedia and other undocumented, non-vetted resources are avoided

• Sources are cited consistently and correctly, both in-text citations and references page(s)

• FERPA (student privacy) and other applicable policies are adhered to during the presentation and within the presentation materials

• Please follow university guidelines for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). The use of any AI-generated content should be properly documented and cited in the presentation materials. 

Content

• Clearly connect to the conference theme and session

• Practical application for the audience that can be implemented in attendees' own research, classrooms, or other professional areas

• Employ vivid examples derived from experience that illuminate the topic

Delivery and Engagement

(For live presentations)

• Draw the audience in through appropriate questioning

• Answer audience questions

• Demonstrate innovative techniques and tools

• Employ strong vocal delivery

• Use strong visual delivery

• Create rapport with the audience

• Provide the audience with additional resources to be explored independently

Learning Outcomes

• Clearly and consistently communicate(s) at least two learning outcomes

• Learning outcomes are clearly supported by content and delivery

Posters, Audio/Video Presentations, and Podcasts

For posters, audio/video presentations, and podcasts, please consider these additional recommendations:

• Materials include clear explanations and details to accompany the presentation

• Presenters implement effective asynchronous engagement strategies and leave the audience with additional resources to be explored independently

• Presentation materials are provided in an accessible format. Review information about accessibility guidelines.