PRESENTATION OUTLINE

This outline will help you organize your presentation to the judges. Here are some steps you may follow to help you prepare.

I. Introduction:  How will you introduce your project?  Use an interesting “attention-getter.” What visuals, charts, graphs or videos will you use?

II. Explain your project:  What is it about?   What did you build/make/create?  Why did you choose to do this particular project?  What visuals, charts, graphs or videos will you use?  What is the thesis of your project?  You must CLEARLY state the thesis!

III. Explain the Process:  What steps did you take?  What difficulties did you encounter?  What role did your group members, peer editors, teachers and other consultants play?  What visuals, charts, graphs or videos have you used?

IV. Describe your findings:  What did you discover; what did you learn?  Summarize what you wrote in your paper.  Make sure you have a clear understanding of the subject: supporting details, facts, examples, definitions. Indicate any learning, self-discovery, or awareness you have gained as a result of this project. What visuals, charts, graphs or videos did you include?

V. Conclusion: How important were the process and the results for this project?  How well does your project reflect your academic skills? How does this project demonstrate a “stretch” for you”? What would you have done differently if given another opportunity?   

ALSO CONSIDER:

A. Time Management:  How much time will you allot to each part?

B. Organization of notes; DON’T JUST READ FROM YOUR NOTE CARDS!

C. Materials needed:  What kinds of materials/aids will you need for your presentation—VCR?  Easel?  Overhead projector? Computer and projector for PowerPoint?

D. Attire:  What will you wear to present a professional appearance?

E. Questions from the panel of judges:  What might they ask you?  How might you respond?

F. Read through the SENIOR PROJECT CRITERIA and go for the big points!