Final Project Requirements
What needs to be completed and put in your PowerPoint!
Must use a Microsoft PowerPoint template
First slide should be the title slide and should include:
Name of technology
Student Name
Section # (the section number is listed after BCIS 1305, for example: BCIS 1305 331 2017 SU listed at the left top of the address line in Canvas, the section number would be 331)
Final slide(s) should include 3 cited sources (APA format and use the word “References” in the title text box)
Tell me about your topic; it should include the who, what, why, when, & how about the emerging technology such as (answer questions in order):
Introduction or history of technology (should include who & when created)? –
Materials used to create technology?
What is the purpose and how does it work?
How much does it cost? (this could include cost of research and development or projected cost of product)
How will it impact business? (will it create new jobs, will it replace old jobs, will it open new businesses, new lines of training, etc?)
Remember to expand on the information and do not simply answer the question!
Final Project PowerPoint Format Requirements
PowerPoint Requirements:
The majority of the project grade is earned by using good formatting technique.
Power Point project should be 10 slides to 12 slides long
Title slide and one cite slide will count toward the total number of slides
Select “Apply to All” when applying a transition to the PowerPoint.
Using a Master Template is a great way to maintain consistency of fonts, bullets, and alignment! Create the template first!
Use current MS PowerPoint Template
Make modification in Slide Master view – such as color theme, font theme, background, add image for design
Cite page line indentation (APA format – first line of a reference should be left aligned and following lines of one reference should be indented 1/2 inch)
Proper bullet etiquette – if you have one main topic bullet point, then you must have a second etc.
Transition (apply same transition to all slides)
Animation (minimum 1 animation, maximum 3 animations for entire PowerPoint) Keep in mind, too many animations in a PowerPoint make it difficult to view and grade your PowerPoint!
Insert image(s) (one clip art, one picture, max. 3 for entire ppt.)
Insert table into one slide – not image of a table or a chart
Insert video (add video to one slide concerning subject)
Consistent title box alignment (same position starting point)
Consistent content text box alignment (same position starting point)
Topic, Style Points, and More
One cited source should be from the NCTC Online Library database. Log on to the NCTC Online Library to locate articles concerning new and/or emerging technologies. You may also use the internet to do an initial search.
If you are using complete sentences, forgo the bullet points. When using bullet points, keep the information concise.
Bullet points are topics and are used in a similar fashion as an outline for a paper. If you have an “A” topic, then you must have a “B” topic or if you have one topical bullet point, then you should have a second topical bullet point. More is less and less is more when creating a PowerPoint. The PowerPoint should use the KISS method; keep it simple silly!
Things to keep in mind when creating your PowerPoint:
Background for slides should be the same
White space is a plus (do not fill in all the blanks)
Do not modify font size from slide to slide to allow more text
Students are required to modify the content text box to “Do Not Autofit,” and set text box to “Top” alignment
If you feel you cannot fit all information onto a slide
Add another slide
Leave the white space
Short paragraphs can be used, but suggest minimally
The guideline for PowerPoint slides is no more than 6 bullet point with no more than 6 words per bullet. This is a guideline, you may have less bullets and sometimes more!
Plagiarism guidelines will be enforced for this project. Please review the guidelines on next page.
Content text box should be set to “Do Not Autofit” and vertical alignment should be set to “Top”
Consistent font size, type, & color
Consistent topic bullets & bullet colors
Overall appearance of PowerPoint to meet learning objectives
