u did not read this!
Same goes for sound effects. Unless you want to make a specific point, and usually only once, avoid those.
Don't use bullets unless you are listing points. You should never use one bullet on a page. If you don't need a bullet, don't use one. They are not for dividing paragraphs.
Choose one or two fonts only (heading and body text can be different). This will make your presentation more unified and will look more professional. Don't use a different font on every page. Remember that if you use a font that might not be loaded on my computer, I won't be able to read it properly. Otherwise, when I open your project, it might look like the one below (an actual example).
If you want to use a non-standard font, please embed it into your PowerPoint file. Under "PowerPoint Options," choose "Save" and in that window, check the box that says "Embed fonts in the file."
This is the rubric I will use to grade your project.
Missing or unacceptable content
|Incomplete content (too short) or only chronological information|
Acceptable content, but too much opinion, incorrect information, or no conclusion
Good content with a supported conclusion
Well-researched content, well supported by analysis to draw a conclusion
|Unacceptable presentation form|
Missing element or elements, or extremely wordy
Detracting elements used, too much text per slide, or no graphics
Good use of background, color, graphics, animation that do not detract from the presentation
Excellent use of background, color, graphics, animation that particularly enhance the presentation
Audio attempted but files not available (linked incorrectly)
One audio example or more than one with lack of integration
More than one audio example appropriately placed and integrated
Three or more audio examples appropriately placed and integrated
Less than 3 sources and/or no book cited other than the textbook
3 sources, including a book other than the textbook, but one or more of questionable reliability
At least 3 reliable sources including a book other than the textbook
More than 3 reliable sources including a book other than the textbook
Unacceptable writing form
Multiple errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Several errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Minimal errors in punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
Correct punctuation, capitalization, grammar, spelling and/or form
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Tips on How to Make an "A"
First, read everything on this page
I know there is a lot to read. The information and instructions on this page are a result of many semesters of grading these PowerPoints. The instructions were very simple at first, but every problem, every misunderstanding, every misguided interpretation, and every erroneous assumption has resulted in additional information or clarification in the hopes that future students will be more informed and therefore, more successful.
Do some research
"Research" does not mean looking it up on Wikipiedia. Remember that Wikipiedia doesn't even count as a valid source. Some of that information is very good, but anyone can post on Wikipiedia, whether they have a clue or not. You can start there, but use the bibliography at the bottom of the Wikipiedia article to look at other sources. Tarleton also has excellent databases and library services available online. Go to the library page (http://www.tarleton.edu/library/) and click on "Databases." Oxford Music Online and IIMP are a great place to begin. Do some reading but DO NOT under any circumstances copy material from these sources unless you intend to use quotation marks. Even then, quotations should only be used sparingly.
Don't choose a single performer or group as your topic
Of course you can if you wish. The danger in this is that inevitably, students will start to list what albums they have recorded, what awards they have won, where they went on tour, what year they started using drugs. This information does not require any thinking. If you do choose a single artist or group, do so with a sp