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Beginners Guide to PowerPoint: Presentation Skills

Presentation Technical Skills

Narrating and Screen Sharing Support:

Office365 - Record a Slide Show with Narration
Video and instructions from Microsoft.
Screen Sharing a Power Point Presentation in Zoom
From the Zoom Help Page, and overview of the three ways to share your power point.

Suggested Books

Public Speaking by Christopher Montgomery
Call Number: PN 4121 M66 2018
Publication Date: 2018-01-27
TED talks : the official TED guide to public speaking by Anderson, Chris
Call Number: PN 4129.15 A53 2016
Publication Date: 2016
Your Guide to Public Speaking by Amanda Hennessey
Publication Date: 2019-05-14
3 Steps to Success: Presentations by Frances Kay
Publication Date: 2018-02-23

Videos

Technology Loaning for Presentations

Equipment Loaning for Presentations

The library has the following technology to support your presentations:

Microphone
Projector Screen
Ring Light
Voice Conference Kit
Voice Amplifier
Wireless Presenter
Clicker Set

Check the A/V Booking Page for availability and to reserve the equipment

Websites

Harvard Business Review: How to Give a Killer Presentation
5 lessons to help transform your presentation.
Beyond the PowerPoint: How to Present A Message, and Not Just a Slide
Expert Stephanie Scotti's tips on presenting.
Microsoft PowerPoint Training: Present Slideshows
Microsoft's how-to page on presenting. Includes information on speaker notes, timing, recording, and printing presentations.
NCSL: Tips for Making Effective PowerPoint Presentations

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