This course was centered about how to make an effective argument. However, no matter how well developed the argument is, we must ask ourselves, what is the correct way to present the argument? Not only is it an art to argue, but there is an art to present. For some, it may even be harder to present, as you are required to not only provide evidence, but to also be convincing with your body language and words.
During the last two days of class, I had the opportunity to listen to my classmates' presentations and appreciate the work they had done to answer their research question. It was interesting to see the diversity of topics and different ways of presenting. Undoubtedly, it is very crucial to study your topic properly and present it in the correct manner. To begin with, there were different types of powerpoint presentations. The most appealing ones I found, were those that had a variety of contrasting colors and images. Furthermore, the font was easy to read, and spacing between lines was consistent. Other presentations however, had images stacked on top of each other and grammatical errors in the content. I realized that light colored backgrounds greatly supplement dark test, and descriptions under images are helpful for the audience. The font was also too small, making it difficult for the audience to stay engaged. While some students had an in-depth understanding about their research topic, others were stumbling due to not being completely informed. In terms of speaking, it is very important to project your voice and speak clearly. If not, you will not sound authoritative about your point. Furthermore, do not bore the audience by reiterating exactly what is on the slide. Instead, to keep the audience hooked, talk about personal anecdotes and opinions.
Good observations. You noticed the importance of choosing readable fonts and aligning images. Your presentation was also very good - your oral explanation was especially informative.
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