Shipside, S. (2006). Perfect your presentations. London: Dorling Kindersley. Retrieved from Safari Books Online database.
Recommended chapters or sections:
Chapter 1: Preparation
Supplemental reading:
DuFrene, D. D., & Lehman, C. M. (2004). Concept, content, construction, and contingencies: Getting the horse before the PowerPoint cart. Business Communication Quarterly, 67(1). Retrieved from Business Source Premier database.
Lopker, G., & Askeland, R. (2009). Presentation design. T+D, 63(3). Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database. Assignment Type: Individual Project Deliverable Length: Research Paper + at least 15 PowerPoint slides
Points Possible: 110 Due Date: 1/20/2013 11:59:59 PM CT
You are the newly appointed President of the local Chamber of Commerce. You are making your first presentation to the Chamber and want to make a good first impression.
Your presentation will be based on the following topic, purpose, and audience.
Topic: Expected U.S. GDP growth rate going forward
Audience: Local chamber of commerce
Purpose: To give business leaders an idea of what the economy may look like based on recent history and expected future conditions
Part I
Write a 600-750 word research paper given the topic, purpose, and audience information above. In addressing GDP, consider the following:
Trends, forecasts, and statistics
How GDP is determined
Interpreting GDP
Part II
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation, consisting of at least 15 slides, to supplement your research paper and be presented to the Chamber of Commerce of an area of your choice. As with any effective presentation, the PowerPoint should be in color, have at least one chart, and clip art on other slides.
PowerPoint - Presentation Guidelines
The following guidelines for your PowerPoint presentation will be used to grade your work as well:
