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Create PowerPoint presentation from current paper which develops a thesis on the subject of academic culture based on your perspective as it evolved

• Slide 1: title/by-line
• Slide 2: thesis
• Slides 3-5: support/illustrative quotes
• Slide 6: summary/conclusion
• Slide 7: references

Present in class

Life After Death by PowerPoint

(4:25)  Video demonstrates some of the worst PowerPoint behavior.

In order to do a good presentation you need:

• Good content - arranged well
• Positive presentation style which engages  the audience
• Practice, practice, practice

Remember:

"PowerPoint doesn't give presentations —PowerPoint makes slides." Matt Thornhill, president of Audience First