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?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for using animation in presentations?

Limit animation to avoid distracting the audience (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about background and text color is correct?

Both (b) and (c) (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Dark with light text (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

They clash with each other (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following color combinations provides good readability?

Light colors on a dark background (C) 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?

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

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

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

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

Nice line widths and good color choices (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

For direct quotations and paraphrasing (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

No more than eight (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What requires citations in an APA style essay or presentation?

Direct quotations and paraphrasing (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To engage the audience and capture their interest (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Internal summaries (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What should you avoid using when presenting information on slides?

Large block paragraphs (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to limit animation in PowerPoint presentations?

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

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

The presenter (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To adhere to APA style guidelines (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The reference slide (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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