Guidelines for PowerPoint Making

Slide Number and Indicators Remarks

Slide 1  Logo of the university/institution selected by the
Symbols presenter.
 Flag of the country of origin
Slide 2  List presenter/s name individually. (Note: During
The presenter/s the actual defense, each presenter shall introduce
himself/herself individually citing his/her name,
age, address, school where he/she is studying and
the school’s address, course, and the reason why
he/she chose to propose the study.)
Slide 3  Show images of the institution where you are
Iconic images currently affiliated
Slide 4  12-15 words, with international perspectives that
Introduction to your lecture identify the country or region of the study sites,
1. Research Title the place may be waived for other disciplines.
Slide 5-7  Compelling reasons for conducting the study.
Background of the Study  Present ideas and sources deductively.
 Include RL and RS to better situate the research
problem
Slide 8  List down prepared research questions
Statement of the Problem
Slide 9  State the hypothesis/es taken from the inferential
Hypothesis question
 For qualitative research, you may skip this part.
Slide 10-11  Present theoretical and conceptual underpinnings
Framework of the Study
Slide 12  Present a diagram (or in bullet form) showing the
Methodology parts of the research methodology considered in
the study
Slide 13  Discuss the chosen research design
Methodology
1. Research Design
Slide 14  Describe the locale where the study is to be
Methodology conducted
2. Research Setting
Slide 15  Describe the target participants of the study. You
Methodology may indicate the total number or sample size of
3. Research the participants as well as the criteria, if any, in
Participants the selection of participants
Slide 16  Discuss the specific sampling design used
Methodology (include citation, if possible)
4. Sampling Design
Slide 17  Discuss the instrument to be used in the study
Methodology (self-made or adapted/adopted); include the
5. Research Instrument process [to be] undertaken in the crafting of the
instrument i.e., validity and reliability testing and
the persons involved; cite the source if
adapted/adopted
Slide 18-19  For qualitative research, discuss in detail the steps
Methodology to be done in collecting the necessary data;
6. Data Collection and describe how collected data are to be analyzed
Analysis and interpreted
 For quantitative research, present in detail the
 procedure to be undertaken in gathering needed
data; data analysis should be presented in separate
slide (Statistical Techniques Used)
Slide 20  Describe the ethical consideration/s observed in
Methodology conducting the study; explain why there is a need
7. Ethical to follow research ethics
Consideration
Slide 21  For quantitative research, present all statistical
Methodology tools to be used in analyzing and interpreting
8. Statistical gathered data
Techniques Used  This does not apply to qualitative research
Slide 22  Flash them; DO NOT read each; use the
Literature Cited American Psychological Association (APA)
referencing style; DO NOT include unpublished
sources like thesis or dissertation, Print only
sources; go for online sources, Give bibliographic
entry of the publication (if Paper was published
already).

Note:
 You may add more slides especially to longer parts of the paper. However, the total
number of slides should not exceed 30, including the references.
 Divide the presentation task equally among the members of the group. Assign topics
properly to ensure sequencing and smooth flow of presentation.

B. APPEARANCE
1. Appropriateness of Font Size and Type
 Size: 20 point (minimum) for texts and 32 point (minimum) for titles
 Type: Sanserif like Arial because in the projection process, letters lose some of
their sharpness.
 Avoid ALL CAPS; these give the audience a message that you are shouting
 Bullet form/outline format (Elaborate in your presentation)
 Observe “7-7 Rule: 7 lines per slide, 7 words per line.

2. Use of Contrasting Colors for Background and Texts

 Background – light; Texts – dark
 Background – dark; Texts – light
 The background is simple; not busy.

3. Appropriate Use of Animation

 Animation enhances the presentation (not a distraction)
 Good combination of words, graphics, and pictures