Presentation Outlining Techniques
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What is the primary purpose of illustrations in presentations?

  • To impress the audience with visuals
  • To decorate the slides
  • To fill up empty space on slides
  • To communicate the message more clearly (correct)

How many ideas should be covered on each slide?

  • As many as can fit on the slide
  • As many as possible for a comprehensive presentation
  • Two to three related ideas
  • One idea per slide (correct)

What is the recommended approach for using bullet points?

  • Avoid using bullet points altogether
  • Use bullet points sparingly and only for minor points
  • Limit each bullet point to one line, and a maximum of six points per slide (correct)
  • Use as many bullet points as needed to cover all details

Why is it important to keep bullet points brief?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for using animation in presentations?

<p>Limit animation to avoid distracting the audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about background and text color is correct?

<p>Both (b) and (c) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which background color is recommended for slides in a large hall event?

<p>Dark with light text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between colors that are opposite to each other on the color wheel?

<p>They clash with each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following color combinations provides good readability?

<p>Light colors on a dark background (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue with using graphics or charts that have small font sizes and bright colors on a white background?

<p>They are difficult to read, especially from a distance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the graph shown in the example labeled as 'Don't!'?

<p>It contains too much information in an unreadable format (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the examples shown, what are the characteristics of a good graph or chart?

<p>Nice line widths and good color choices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included on the title slide of a PowerPoint presentation following APA guidelines?

<p>Author(s) and university/organization name (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an APA presentation, when should in-text citations be used?

<p>For direct quotations and paraphrasing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct format for titles on the content slides in an APA presentation?

<p>Main words capitalized and spelled in full, including 'continued' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many bullet points of information should each slide contain in an APA presentation?

<p>No more than eight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is a 'continued' slide used in an APA presentation?

<p>When one topic has more than eight bullet points of information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What requires citations in an APA style essay or presentation?

<p>Direct quotations and paraphrasing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of an attention/hook statement?

<p>To engage the audience and capture their interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an example and a scenario in a presentation?

<p>Examples are shorter and more concise, while scenarios are longer and more detailed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transition emphasizes what has been covered in the presentation so far?

<p>Internal summaries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the body section in a presentation?

<p>To contain the research, main points, and other relevant information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "Death by PowerPoint" (DBP) refer to?

<p>A presentation that relies too heavily on text-heavy slides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the introduction section in a presentation?

<p>To set out the general idea and give an overview of what to expect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid using when presenting information on slides?

<p>Large block paragraphs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to limit animation in PowerPoint presentations?

<p>Animations can be distracting and draw attention away from the message (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the primary focus of a presentation, according to the text?

<p>The presenter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of citing sources in a PowerPoint presentation?

<p>To adhere to APA style guidelines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which slide should contain the list of references in an APA-style PowerPoint presentation?

<p>The reference slide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach when using PowerPoint slides during a presentation?

<p>Use the slides as a visual aid to enhance the presentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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