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Common agenda framework

Binghamton University Speaking Center

The Speaking Center supports student development and success in public speaking and oral presentation preparation and delivery, providing quality peer-to-peer consulting to all Binghamton University students seeking oral presentation assistance and critique. The center offers a unique service where students can improve their proficiency in this essential professional competency that can be applied at Binghamton and beyond.

Please use the make an appointment link to schedule your time to plan, practice and polish your public speaking and presentations.

Powerpoint Checklist

Slide Deck Help

  • Check grammar & spelling

  • Consistent font style

  • Consistent text size 

  • Refrain from shorthand phrases or abbreviations 

  • Ensure page numbers are in the correct order

  • Have page numbers in the same spot on each slide

  • Maintain consistent spacing between shapes

  • Keep text lines equal from one box to the next

  • Consistent shape styles (rounded vs. square edges)

  • Keep headers aligned from page to page

  • Running footer with the current agenda item bolded

  • Place the company logo in the corner of each slide 

  • Use the company color for the slide design

    • Use the eyedropper feature on PowerPoint

  • Place your team logo in a consistent place 

  • Remove gridlines from charts/graphs

  • Paste in graphs from Excel, do NOT use a screenshot

  • Make sure KPIs are quantitative

Presenting Tips

  • Business casual attire

  • Practice presenting within the given time frame

  • Stand in uniform position

  • Refer to judges by “you,” do NOT use the company name

  • Effectively handoff presentation to teammates