Presentation Skills using PowerPoint

Guide to resources

In these resources: Resource List | Using these resources | Elements of a Presentation | Planning | Structuring | Drafting | Designing > Themes > Master Slide | Refining > Graphics > Drawing Objects > Animations > Transitions > Videos > Linking and Embedding Objects > Merging | Practising | Delivering
All pages in this tutorial | Flowchart of tasks | Checklist - have you remembered? | Skills List

Introduction

Presentations skills and public speaking skills are very useful in many aspects of work and life. The ability to stand up in public and express ideas clearly and confidently is extremely important, but these skills are not limited to certain special people; anyone who has prepared well and is knowledgeable about their topic can give a good presentation.

Guide to Resources

Getting help

You can seek help and advice from the Learning and Teaching Advisor, via the following methods:

• Online at fms-itskills.ncl.ac.uk/ppt.
  • There are other resources online that you may also find useful.
• By email at MedIT.Exercises@ncl.ac.uk.
• At the Fell cluster help desk on Wednesday's from 2pm to 4pm, term-time.
• Check out the checklist: a handy reminder of all the things you should be considering when creating a presentation.
• A quick reference guide covering key PowerPoint tools is available online for further reference.
• A more detailed skills list, full of skills and resources.

Evaluation

Please complete the evaluation form: your feedback is used to improve the course throughout the year.