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• 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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Fall 2023 ( Open this section)

Session 1: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m., an analysis of sports participation & physical health and self-esteem.

• Jada Osborn, Criminal Justice, Sociology

Analyzing Stereotypes of Age and Gender

• Sarah Danielle McAlpin, Psychology
• Jane Hetletved, Psychology, Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Mary Johnson, Psychology
• Titus Snyder, Psychology
• Faculty Advisor: Heather Terrell Course: PSYC 304

Are Courts Too Harsh? Race Differences in the Perceptions of Courts

• Peyton Monzon, Criminal Justice, Sociology
•  Course: SOC 475

Children's Exposure to Technology: The New Parental Concern

• Nyah Kauders, Sociology

The Demand for Soil Science Education & Outreach

• Collin Murphy, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
• Ellie Bauer, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
• Faculty Advisor: Kathryn Yurkonis Course: BIOL 439

Educational Attainment & Thoughts on Drug Rehabilitation Spending

• Robert Lund, Criminal Justice, Sociology
• Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Legerski Course: SOC 475

The Effects of Political Party on Support for Ukraine

• Tyler Kollman, Criminal Justice, Sociology

Ex Lumine Corpora

• Rafael-Maximilian Stan, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Family Types and Perceptions of Time Spent with Children

• Cassidy Beuchler, Criminal Justice, Sociology

"I am I": Sylvia Plath and Existentialism

• Aubrey Roemmich, English
• Faculty Advisor: Patrick Henry Course: ENGL 398

Impacts of Age of First Drink on Later Alcohol and Drug Use

• Alex Jundt, Criminal Justice, Sociology

The Impact of Community Origin on Fear of Victimization

• Sierra Martin, Sociology, Criminal Justice

The Influence of Race on Judgments of Guilt

• Riley Pelowski, Psychology
• Brendan Lund, Psychology
• Brooklyn Melcher, Psychology
• DeBen Barnnie, Psychology
• Brooke Isaacson, Psychology

Investigating Stereotypes About Pregnancy and Motherhood

• Belle Bernhardt, Psychology, Pre-Medicine
• Brenna Lund, Psychology
• Miranda Monson, Psychology
• Kayla Becker, Psychology

Job Quality Post-Covid for Parents with a Job Change

• Emily Groher, Sociology

Perceptions of People with Acquired vs. Congenital Disabilities

• Livia Obrigewitch, Psychology
• Ellenya Urzedowski, Psychology
• Atley Ingebrigtson, Psychology
• Abigail Fevig, Psychology, Pre-Dentistry
• Jacob Whitsitt, Psychology

Perceptions of Sentencing Inequality and Death Penalty Views

• Joshua McKeever, Psychology, Sociology

Perceptions of Technology and Concerns about Advanced AI

• Cole Welk, Sociology

Stereotypes of College Students Based on Socioeconomic and Employment Status

• Claire Bailly, Psychology, Health Studies, Social Sciences
• Zachary Spaulding, Psychology
• Serenity Harr, Psychology
• Baylee Husske, Psychology

Traffic Crashes in Minnesota

• Bastien Rodrigo, MS Geography
• Rio Vizenor
• Matthew Boland
• Nick Gulden
• Faculty Advisor: Jinwoo Park Course: GEOG 474

Variations in Prison Offense by Education Level

• Justin Schreier, Sociology

Session 2: 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Determining the impact of catch per unit effort on license sales.

• William Johnson, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
• Michael J. Lant , GRA Lab Research
• Course: GEOG 471

Effects of TRE on Metabolism

• Alayna Martinez, Biology
• Faculty Advisor: Tristan Darland Course: BIOL 422

The Effect of Time Restricted Eating (TRE) on Metabolism in UND Undergraduates

• Autumn Thompson, Biology, Dietetics, Pre-Med
• Paul Joseph
• Faculty Advisor: Tristan Darland

The Effects of TRE on Metabolism and the Ability to Focus

• Gavin Jorgenson, Biology
• Faculty Advisor: Tristan Darland Course: BIOL492

The Effects of TRE on Metabolism and the Reward Pathway

• Caiden Smidt, Biology: Professional Health Emphasis

Identification of HU8 Affected by Flash Flood During High Intensity Rainstorms in the Red River of the North Basin using NOAA Atlas 14 Precipitation Frequency Estimates

• Daniel Iancu, Civil Engineering
• Faculty Advisor: Enru Wang Course: GEOG 471

Illegal and Legal Sex Work in the United States

• Kassidee Logsdon, Criminal Justice
• Faculty Advisor: Merie Kirby Course: HON 489

Landfill Waste Data Collection

• Audrey Bestland, Atmospheric Science
• Annibal Fernandez, Geography
• Steven Sobus, Atmospheric Science
•  Course: GEOG 474

Minnesota Standardized Test Scores: 2023

• Nick Gulden, Geography

Spatial Analysis of Wildfire Occurrences and their implications on Drought Severity: Case study from 2015-2020

• Victor Araya, Geography

Timley Pavement Maintenance for North Dakota

• Michael Nygaard, Petroleum Engineering
• Mazey Haldeman, Computer Science
• Mikel Cook, Airport Management

Women's Perceptions of Healthcare Providers Dependent Upon Gender

• Faculty Advisor: Heather Terrell, Andre Kehn Course: PSYC 489

Session 3: 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

The benefits of physical activity on mental health.

• Jenna Ouradnik, Psychology
• Faculty Advisor: Heather Terrell Course: HON 489

The History and Applications of The Fourier Series and Fourier Transforms

• Thomas Iken, Physics, Mathematics
• Faculty Advisor: Timothy Prescott Course: MATH 488

Implementation of a Theoretical Flux Model for Transiting Exoplanets

• Parker Johnson, Physics
• Faculty Advisor: Tim Young

Investigation of Adult Obesity versus Health & Income Factors in North Dakota Counties, 2022

• Jadyn Keeler, Geography, Molecular Biology

Pick Your Poison

• Abby Kersey, Biology: Professional Health, Pre-Dental
• Blessing Okosun, Biology Grad Student
• Faculty Advisor: Diane Darland Course: BIOL 491

Play To Your Advantage

• Taylor Anderson, Mathematics

Spatial Analysis of Housing Affordability: A Comparative Study ofSkövde and Grand Forks

• Alva Lindstroem, Geography

Timely Pavement Maintenance for North Dakota

• Maezy Haldeman, Computer Science
• Faculty Advisor: Jinwoo Park Course: PTRE 474

Session 4: 2 - 3:15 p.m.

Creating a virtual lab of the landscape at the forest river biology field station.

• Levin Brandt, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
• Madeline Gelling
• Autumn Angus
• Kathryn Yurkonis

A Fully Explicit Integrator for Modeling Astrophysical Reactive Flows

• Faculty Advisor: Michael Zingale

Hunters and How They Regulate White-Tail Deer Population

• Christopher Vedbraaten, Social Studies Education

Memory of the Second Battle of El Alamein

• Trevor Fisk, History
• Faculty Advisor: Caroline Campbell, Cynthia Prescott Course: HIST 440

Predictive Factors of Music Teacher Longevity

• Maya Zepeda, B.A. Music
• Faculty Advisor: Whitney Mayo

Site Suitability for Silo in Grand Forks

• Tracy Larson, Civil Engineering
• Collin Murphy, Fisheries & Wildlife
• Alex Lehto, Environmental Studies

Spatial and Seasonal Distribution of Mule Deer Collisions in South Dakota

• Bex Cecil, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

State-To-State Migration Flows for Florida 2012, 2017, and 2022

• Daniel Lureen, Geography, Environmental Sciences

Synthesis and Characterization of Tin Selenide’s Frictional and Thermal Properties

• Mehmet Ozdogan, Post Doc
• Faculty Advisor: Nuri Oncel, Mehmet Ozdogan

Talin as a Novel Regulator of Gene Expression

• Anjali Nayar, Biology, Pre-med
• Faculty Advisor: Amanda Haage

The Use and Outreach of Mascots for Conservation on Social Media

• Regina Wiechelman, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
• Caitlynn Wessells, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
• Whitney Gouin, Biology
• Ethan Olenius, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

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• Autumn Angus, Fisheries & Wildlife Biology

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In this week’s edition of Brand Corner: electronic letterhead and presentation templates–

Electronic Letterhead UND’s Office of Marketing and Communications reminds all faculty and staff that the University prefers that all e-letterhead is requested through UND. Details on how new, appropriately branded electronic letterhead can be requested are available here .

Poster/Presentation Templates Note also that the medical media team at the SMHS has developed gorgeous  templates for faculty/student/staff use when giving posters or powerpoint presentations at academic conferences or elsewhere. Template use is strongly encouraged.

More information on everything brand related, from name badges and business cards to logo use, can be found at the UND Brand Standards website . Note also that UND has a Writing Guide  you might find useful.

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How to Structure your Presentation, with Examples

August 3, 2018 - Dom Barnard

For many people the thought of delivering a presentation is a daunting task and brings about a  great deal of nerves . However, if you take some time to understand how effective presentations are structured and then apply this structure to your own presentation, you’ll appear much more confident and relaxed.

Here is our complete guide for structuring your presentation, with examples at the end of the article to demonstrate these points.

Why is structuring a presentation so important?

If you’ve ever sat through a great presentation, you’ll have left feeling either inspired or informed on a given topic. This isn’t because the speaker was the most knowledgeable or motivating person in the world. Instead, it’s because they know how to structure presentations – they have crafted their message in a logical and simple way that has allowed the audience can keep up with them and take away key messages.

Research has supported this, with studies showing that audiences retain structured information  40% more accurately  than unstructured information.

In fact, not only is structuring a presentation important for the benefit of the audience’s understanding, it’s also important for you as the speaker. A good structure helps you remain calm, stay on topic, and avoid any awkward silences.

What will affect your presentation structure?

Generally speaking, there is a natural flow that any decent presentation will follow which we will go into shortly. However, you should be aware that all presentation structures will be different in their own unique way and this will be due to a number of factors, including:

• Whether you need to deliver any demonstrations
• How  knowledgeable the audience  already is on the given subject
• How much interaction you want from the audience
• Any time constraints there are for your talk
• What setting you are in
• Your ability to use any kinds of visual assistance

Before choosing the presentation’s structure answer these questions first:

• What is your presentation’s aim?
• Who are the audience?
• What are the main points your audience should remember afterwards?

When reading the points below, think critically about what things may cause your presentation structure to be slightly different. You can add in certain elements and add more focus to certain moments if that works better for your speech.

What is the typical presentation structure?

This is the usual flow of a presentation, which covers all the vital sections and is a good starting point for yours. It allows your audience to easily follow along and sets out a solid structure you can add your content to.

1. Greet the audience and introduce yourself

Before you start delivering your talk, introduce yourself to the audience and clarify who you are and your relevant expertise. This does not need to be long or incredibly detailed, but will help build an immediate relationship between you and the audience. It gives you the chance to briefly clarify your expertise and why you are worth listening to. This will help establish your ethos so the audience will trust you more and think you’re credible.

Read our tips on  How to Start a Presentation Effectively

2. Introduction

In the introduction you need to explain the subject and purpose of your presentation whilst gaining the audience’s interest and confidence. It’s sometimes helpful to think of your introduction as funnel-shaped to help filter down your topic:

• Introduce your general topic
• Explain your topic area
• State the issues/challenges in this area you will be exploring
• State your presentation’s purpose – this is the basis of your presentation so ensure that you provide a statement explaining how the topic will be treated, for example, “I will argue that…” or maybe you will “compare”, “analyse”, “evaluate”, “describe” etc.
• Provide a statement of what you’re hoping the outcome of the presentation will be, for example, “I’m hoping this will be provide you with…”
• Show a preview of the organisation of your presentation

In this section also explain:

• The length of the talk.
• Signal whether you want audience interaction – some presenters prefer the audience to ask questions throughout whereas others allocate a specific section for this.
• If it applies, inform the audience whether to take notes or whether you will be providing handouts.

The way you structure your introduction can depend on the amount of time you have been given to present: a  sales pitch  may consist of a quick presentation so you may begin with your conclusion and then provide the evidence. Conversely, a speaker presenting their idea for change in the world would be better suited to start with the evidence and then conclude what this means for the audience.

Keep in mind that the main aim of the introduction is to grab the audience’s attention and connect with them.

3. The main body of your talk

The main body of your talk needs to meet the promises you made in the introduction. Depending on the nature of your presentation, clearly segment the different topics you will be discussing, and then work your way through them one at a time – it’s important for everything to be organised logically for the audience to fully understand. There are many different ways to organise your main points, such as, by priority, theme, chronologically etc.

• Main points should be addressed one by one with supporting evidence and examples.
• Before moving on to the next point you should provide a mini-summary.
• Links should be clearly stated between ideas and you must make it clear when you’re moving onto the next point.
• Allow time for people to take relevant notes and stick to the topics you have prepared beforehand rather than straying too far off topic.

When planning your presentation write a list of main points you want to make and ask yourself “What I am telling the audience? What should they understand from this?” refining your answers this way will help you produce clear messages.

4. Conclusion

In presentations the conclusion is frequently underdeveloped and lacks purpose which is a shame as it’s the best place to reinforce your messages. Typically, your presentation has a specific goal – that could be to convert a number of the audience members into customers, lead to a certain number of enquiries to make people knowledgeable on specific key points, or to motivate them towards a shared goal.

Regardless of what that goal is, be sure to summarise your main points and their implications. This clarifies the overall purpose of your talk and reinforces your reason for being there.

Follow these steps:

• Signal that it’s nearly the end of your presentation, for example, “As we wrap up/as we wind down the talk…”
• Restate the topic and purpose of your presentation – “In this speech I wanted to compare…”
• Summarise the main points, including their implications and conclusions
• Indicate what is next/a call to action/a thought-provoking takeaway
• Move on to the last section

5. Thank the audience and invite questions

Conclude your talk by thanking the audience for their time and invite them to  ask any questions  they may have. As mentioned earlier, personal circumstances will affect the structure of your presentation.

Many presenters prefer to make the Q&A session the key part of their talk and try to speed through the main body of the presentation. This is totally fine, but it is still best to focus on delivering some sort of initial presentation to set the tone and topics for discussion in the Q&A.

Other common presentation structures

The above was a description of a basic presentation, here are some more specific presentation layouts:

Demonstration

Use the demonstration structure when you have something useful to show. This is usually used when you want to show how a product works. Steve Jobs frequently used this technique in his presentations.

• Explain why the product is valuable.
• Describe why the product is necessary.
• Explain what problems it can solve for the audience.
• Demonstrate the product  to support what you’ve been saying.
• Make suggestions of other things it can do to make the audience curious.

Problem-solution

This structure is particularly useful in persuading the audience.

• Briefly frame the issue.
• Go into the issue in detail showing why it ‘s such a problem. Use logos and pathos for this – the logical and emotional appeals.
• Provide the solution and explain why this would also help the audience.
• Call to action – something you want the audience to do which is straightforward and pertinent to the solution.

Storytelling

As well as incorporating  stories in your presentation , you can organise your whole presentation as a story. There are lots of different type of story structures you can use – a popular choice is the monomyth – the hero’s journey. In a monomyth, a hero goes on a difficult journey or takes on a challenge – they move from the familiar into the unknown. After facing obstacles and ultimately succeeding the hero returns home, transformed and with newfound wisdom.

Storytelling for Business Success  webinar , where well-know storyteller Javier Bernad shares strategies for crafting compelling narratives.

Another popular choice for using a story to structure your presentation is in media ras (in the middle of thing). In this type of story you launch right into the action by providing a snippet/teaser of what’s happening and then you start explaining the events that led to that event. This is engaging because you’re starting your story at the most exciting part which will make the audience curious – they’ll want to know how you got there.

• Great storytelling: Examples from Alibaba Founder, Jack Ma

Remaining method

The remaining method structure is good for situations where you’re presenting your perspective on a controversial topic which has split people’s opinions.

• Go into the issue in detail showing why it’s such a problem – use logos and pathos.
• Rebut your opponents’ solutions  – explain why their solutions could be useful because the audience will see this as fair and will therefore think you’re trustworthy, and then explain why you think these solutions are not valid.
• After you’ve presented all the alternatives provide your solution, the remaining solution. This is very persuasive because it looks like the winning idea, especially with the audience believing that you’re fair and trustworthy.

Transitions

When delivering presentations it’s important for your words and ideas to flow so your audience can understand how everything links together and why it’s all relevant. This can be done  using speech transitions  which are words and phrases that allow you to smoothly move from one point to another so that your speech flows and your presentation is unified.

Transitions can be one word, a phrase or a full sentence – there are many different forms, here are some examples:

Moving from the introduction to the first point

Signify to the audience that you will now begin discussing the first main point:

• Now that you’re aware of the overview, let’s begin with…
• First, let’s begin with…
• I will first cover…
• My first point covers…
• To get started, let’s look at…

Shifting between similar points

Move from one point to a similar one:

• In the same way…
• Likewise…
• Equally…
• This is similar to…
• Similarly…

Internal summaries

Internal summarising consists of summarising before moving on to the next point. You must inform the audience:

• What part of the presentation you covered – “In the first part of this speech we’ve covered…”
• What the key points were – “Precisely how…”
• How this links in with the overall presentation – “So that’s the context…”
• What you’re moving on to – “Now I’d like to move on to the second part of presentation which looks at…”

Physical movement

You can move your body and your standing location when you transition to another point. The audience find it easier to follow your presentation and movement will increase their interest.

A common technique for incorporating movement into your presentation is to:

• Start your introduction by standing in the centre of the stage.
• For your first point you stand on the left side of the stage.
• You discuss your second point from the centre again.
• You stand on the right side of the stage for your third point.
• The conclusion occurs in the centre.

Key slides for your presentation

Slides are a useful tool for most presentations: they can greatly assist in the delivery of your message and help the audience follow along with what you are saying. Key slides include:

• An intro slide outlining your ideas
• A  summary slide  with core points to remember
• High quality image slides to supplement what you are saying

There are some presenters who choose not to use slides at all, though this is more of a rarity. Slides can be a powerful tool if used properly, but the problem is that many fail to do just that. Here are some golden rules to follow when using slides in a presentation:

• Don’t over fill them  – your slides are there to assist your speech, rather than be the focal point. They should have as little information as possible, to avoid distracting people from your talk.
• A picture says a thousand words  – instead of filling a slide with text, instead, focus on one or two images or diagrams to help support and explain the point you are discussing at that time.
• Make them readable  – depending on the size of your audience, some may not be able to see small text or images, so make everything large enough to fill the space.
• Don’t rush through slides  – give the audience enough time to digest each slide.

Guy Kawasaki, an entrepreneur and author, suggests that slideshows should follow a  10-20-30 rule :

• There should be a maximum of 10 slides – people rarely remember more than one concept afterwards so there’s no point overwhelming them with unnecessary information.
• The presentation should last no longer than 20 minutes as this will leave time for questions and discussion.
• The font size should be a minimum of 30pt because the audience reads faster than you talk so less information on the slides means that there is less chance of the audience being distracted.

Here are some additional resources for slide design:

• 7 design tips for effective, beautiful PowerPoint presentations
• 11 design tips for beautiful presentations
• 10 tips on how to make slides that communicate your idea

Group Presentations

Group presentations are structured in the same way as presentations with one speaker but usually require more rehearsal and practices.  Clean transitioning between speakers  is very important in producing a presentation that flows well. One way of doing this consists of:

• Briefly recap on what you covered in your section: “So that was a brief introduction on what health anxiety is and how it can affect somebody”
• Introduce the next speaker in the team and explain what they will discuss: “Now Elnaz will talk about the prevalence of health anxiety.”
• Then end by looking at the next speaker, gesturing towards them and saying their name: “Elnaz”.
• The next speaker should acknowledge this with a quick: “Thank you Joe.”

From this example you can see how the different sections of the presentations link which makes it easier for the audience to follow and remain engaged.

Example of great presentation structure and delivery

Having examples of great presentations will help inspire your own structures, here are a few such examples, each unique and inspiring in their own way.

How Google Works – by Eric Schmidt

This presentation by ex-Google CEO  Eric Schmidt  demonstrates some of the most important lessons he and his team have learnt with regards to working with some of the most talented individuals they hired. The simplistic yet cohesive style of all of the slides is something to be appreciated. They are relatively straightforward, yet add power and clarity to the narrative of the presentation.

Start with why – by Simon Sinek

Since being released in 2009, this presentation has been viewed almost four million times all around the world. The message itself is very powerful, however, it’s not an idea that hasn’t been heard before. What makes this presentation so powerful is the simple message he is getting across, and the straightforward and understandable manner in which he delivers it. Also note that he doesn’t use any slides, just a whiteboard where he creates a simple diagram of his opinion.

The Wisdom of a Third Grade Dropout – by Rick Rigsby

Here’s an example of a presentation given by a relatively unknown individual looking to inspire the next generation of graduates. Rick’s presentation is unique in many ways compared to the two above. Notably, he uses no visual prompts and includes a great deal of humour.

However, what is similar is the structure he uses. He first introduces his message that the wisest man he knew was a third-grade dropout. He then proceeds to deliver his main body of argument, and in the end, concludes with his message. This powerful speech keeps the viewer engaged throughout, through a mixture of heart-warming sentiment, powerful life advice and engaging humour.

As you can see from the examples above, and as it has been expressed throughout, a great presentation structure means analysing the core message of your presentation. Decide on a key message you want to impart the audience with, and then craft an engaging way of delivering it.

By preparing a solid structure, and  practising your talk  beforehand, you can walk into the presentation with confidence and deliver a meaningful message to an interested audience.

It’s important for a presentation to be well-structured so it can have the most impact on your audience. An unstructured presentation can be difficult to follow and even frustrating to listen to. The heart of your speech are your main points supported by evidence and your transitions should assist the movement between points and clarify how everything is linked.

Research suggests that the audience remember the first and last things you say so your introduction and conclusion are vital for reinforcing your points. Essentially, ensure you spend the time structuring your presentation and addressing all of the sections.

Presentation Format: How To Make An Outstanding Presentation (With Tips + Examples)

Jane Ng • 30 May 2023 • 7 min read

Are you ready to captivate your audience and leave a lasting impact with your presentations? The first and most important step toward that goal is to design a well-structured presentation. In other words, your chosen presentation format plays a vital role in setting the stage for success, as it guides your audience through a journey of information and ideas.

In this blog, we’ll unlock the power of a presentation format, explore three different format types with examples, and share valuable tips to transform your presentations into engaging and unforgettable experiences.

Get ready to capture your audience’s attention like never before!

Table of Contents

What is presentation format, why is presentation format important, 3 types of presentation formats + examples, tips to make an outstanding presentation.

• Key Takeaways 

A presentation format is the structure and organization of a presentation. It includes the way information is arranged, as well as the overall style and delivery of the presentation. 

A great presentation format can significantly enhance audience engagement. It helps capture the audience’s attention, maintain interest, and ensure they stay focused throughout the presentation. 

In addition, it helps the presenter to convey ideas in a logical sequence, making it easier for the audience to understand and retain the information. A well-organized format allows smooth transitions between topics, preventing confusion and ensuring a cohesive flow of ideas.

Finally, the presentation format reflects the presenter’s professionalism and attention to detail. A well-executed one shows that the presenter has put effort into crafting a polished and thoughtful presentation, which can positively influence the audience’s perception and receptiveness.

1/ The linear format 

The linear format is one of the most common and straightforward presentation formats. In this format, the presenter follows a sequential progression, presenting the content in a logical order that is easy for the audience to follow. The information is typically divided into sections, including the introduction, body, and conclusion, and presented accordingly.

Introduction: 

Introduce the topic and provide an overview of what will be covered in the presentation. 

Body: 

The body of the presentation comprises the main points or key ideas that the presenter wants to convey. 

• Each point is presented in a clear and structured manner, often accompanied by visual aids such as slides or cue cards. 
• Use sub-points, examples, or supporting evidence to reinforce the main ideas and enhance understanding.

Wrap up the presentation by summarizing the main points, reinforcing the key takeaways, and providing a sense of closure. 

The conclusion may also include a call to action, encouraging the audience to apply the information presented or further explore the topic.

Example of a linear presentation format: 

Topic: The benefits of regular exercise. 

2/ The problem-solution format

The problem-solution format is an effective presentation format commonly used when addressing a specific problem or challenge. 

It follows a structured approach where the presenter first identifies and highlights the problem or challenge, and then gives potential solutions or strategies to overcome it.

Here’s a breakdown of the problem-solution format:

Problem Identification: 

• Clearly define and explain the problem or challenge at hand.
• Provide relevant context, statistics, or examples to emphasize the significance of the issue to help the audience understand the problem and its implications.

Problem Analysis: 

• Delve deeper into the problem, analyzing its root causes and factors contributing to its existence. 
• Discuss the challenges and barriers associated with addressing the problem effectively. 

This analysis helps the audience gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem’s complexities.

Solution Presentation: 

• Introduce potential solutions or strategies to tackle the identified problem. 
• Explain each solution in detail, including its benefits, feasibility, and potential impact. 
• Use visuals, case studies, or examples to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.

Solution Evaluation:

• Evaluate and compare the proposed solutions, weighing their pros and cons.
• Discuss the potential challenges or limitations associated with each solution. 

Conclusion: 

• Summarize the problem and the potential solutions presented.  
• Provide a call to action or recommendations for further action.

Example of this presentation format: 

Topic: The increasing pollution levels in a city

3/ The storytelling format 

The storytelling format is a powerful presentation format that leverages the art of storytelling to engage the audience and convey information in a memorable and impactful way. It involves structuring the presentation as a narrative, incorporating elements of storytelling such as a compelling opening, a series of related events, and a resolution or conclusion.

Compelling Opening: 

Begin with an attention-grabbing opening that hooks the audience and sets the stage for the story. This can be a captivating anecdote, a thought-provoking question, or a vivid description that piques the audience’s curiosity.

Introduction to the Story:

Introduce the main characters, the setting, and the central theme of the story. This helps the audience connect with the narrative and establishes the context for the presentation.

Series of Related Events:

• Takes the audience through a series of interconnected events, illustrating key points or lessons within the narrative. 
• Each event builds upon the previous one, creating a sense of progression and building tension or anticipation.

Climax and Resolution: 

• The story reaches a climax, a pivotal moment where the protagonist faces a critical challenge or makes a significant decision. 
• The presenter builds suspense and engages the audience emotionally. 
• Eventually, the story reaches a resolution or conclusion, where the protagonist overcomes obstacles or achieves their goal.

Key Takeaways: 

• Draw connections between the narrative and the main message or key takeaways they want the audience to remember. 
• Highlight the insights, lessons, or principles embedded within the story and relate them to the broader context or topic of the presentation.
• Wrap up the presentation by summarizing the story and its key points, reiterating the main message, and providing a sense of closure.  
• Encourage the audience to reflect on the story and apply the lessons learned in their own lives or work.

Here is an example of a TED Talk that effectively utilizes the storytelling format:

• Title: “The Power of Vulnerability” 
• Speaker: Brené Brown
• Keep it Simple: Avoid cluttered slides with excessive text or graphics. Keep the design clean and uncluttered to ensure your audience can quickly grasp the key points. 
• Use Visuals: Incorporate relevant visuals such as images, charts, and graphs to enhance understanding and engagement. Visuals can help break up the text and make your presentation more seemingly appealing. Ensure the visuals are high-quality, easy to read, and support your message. 
• Limit Text: Minimize the amount of text on each slide. You can apply the 7×7 rule , and use keywords or short phrases instead of long sentences. Keep the text concise and easy to read. 

• Consistent Design: Use a consistent design theme throughout your presentation to maintain a professional and cohesive look. Choose complementary colors, fonts, and layouts that align with your topic and audience. Consistency in design helps create visual harmony and keeps the audience focused on your content. 
• Practice, Practice, Practice: Rehearse your presentation multiple times to become familiar with the flow, timing, and transitions. Practice helps you deliver the content confidently and smoothly. It also allows you to identify any areas that need improvement or adjustment.
• Engage with the Audience: Remember to maintain eye contact with your audience and use the interactive features of AhaSlides Polls as PowerPoint adds in. With features like live polls , you can easily interact with your audience and get more insight and feedback for your presentation. 

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Key Takeaways 

The key to a successful presentation is choosing a format that aligns with your content, audience, and goals. Combine a well-structured format with engaging visuals, concise text, and effective delivery techniques to create a memorable and impactful presentation.

And don’t forget that AhaSlides is a robust platform that allows presenters to create interactive and dynamic presentations. Our pre-made templates and features like live polls, quizzes, and interactive Q&A sessions will help you actively involve the audience and gather valuable insights.

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How to Make a “Good” Presentation “Great”

• Guy Kawasaki

Remember: Less is more.

A strong presentation is so much more than information pasted onto a series of slides with fancy backgrounds. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others. Here are some unique elements that make a presentation stand out.

• Fonts: Sans Serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are preferred for their clean lines, which make them easy to digest at various sizes and distances. Limit the number of font styles to two: one for headings and another for body text, to avoid visual confusion or distractions.
• Colors: Colors can evoke emotions and highlight critical points, but their overuse can lead to a cluttered and confusing presentation. A limited palette of two to three main colors, complemented by a simple background, can help you draw attention to key elements without overwhelming the audience.
• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others.

• Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist at Canva and was the former chief evangelist at Apple. Guy is the author of 16 books including Think Remarkable : 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference.

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Using IF with AND, OR, and NOT functions in Excel

In Excel, the IF function allows you to make a logical comparison between a value and what you expect by testing for a condition and returning a result if that condition is True or False.

=IF(Something is True, then do something, otherwise do something else)

But what if you need to test multiple conditions, where let’s say all conditions need to be True or False ( AND ), or only one condition needs to be True or False ( OR ), or if you want to check if a condition does NOT meet your criteria? All 3 functions can be used on their own, but it’s much more common to see them paired with IF functions.

Technical Details

Use the IF function along with AND, OR and NOT to perform multiple evaluations if conditions are True or False.

IF(AND()) - IF(AND(logical1, [logical2], ...), value_if_true, [value_if_false]))

IF(OR()) - IF(OR(logical1, [logical2], ...), value_if_true, [value_if_false]))

IF(NOT()) - IF(NOT(logical1), value_if_true, [value_if_false]))

Here are overviews of how to structure AND , OR and NOT functions individually. When you combine each one of them with an IF statement, they read like this:

AND – =IF(AND(Something is True, Something else is True), Value if True, Value if False)

OR – =IF(OR(Something is True, Something else is True), Value if True, Value if False)

NOT – =IF(NOT(Something is True), Value if True, Value if False)

Following are examples of some common nested IF(AND()), IF(OR()) and IF(NOT()) statements in Excel. The AND and OR functions can support up to 255 individual conditions, but it’s not good practice to use more than a few because complex, nested formulas can get very difficult to build, test and maintain. The NOT function only takes one condition.

Here are the formulas spelled out according to their logic:

Note that all of the examples have a closing parenthesis after their respective conditions are entered. The remaining True/False arguments are then left as part of the outer IF statement. You can also substitute Text or Numeric values for the TRUE/FALSE values to be returned in the examples.

Here are some examples of using AND, OR and NOT to evaluate dates.

Using AND, OR and NOT with Conditional Formatting in Excel

In Excel, you can also use AND, OR and NOT to set Conditional Formatting criteria with the formula option. When you do this you can omit the IF function and use AND, OR and NOT on their own.

In Excel, from the Home tab, click Conditional Formatting > New Rule . Next, select the “ Use a formula to determine which cells to format ” option, enter your formula and apply the format of your choice.

Using the earlier Dates example, here is what the formulas would be.

Note:  A common error is to enter your formula into Conditional Formatting without the equals sign (=). If you do this you’ll see that the Conditional Formatting dialog will add the equals sign and quotes to the formula - ="OR(A4>B2,A4<B2+60)" , so you’ll need to remove the quotes before the formula will respond properly.

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