1) How much text appears on each slide? Does it go over the acceptable "quota?" By quota, I mean, is their
TOO MUCH information? Is it too overwhelming to process quickly?
2) Choose one slide that you find particularly verbose (or too sparse) and rework it. Actually draft an idea of
how this slide could be more visually appealing and less overwhelming regarding text (or vice versa). Re-write
the text or remove it entirely. Think of how visuals and multimodal elements could be used or expanded. Argue
why your slide is better.
3) How are the multimodals working? What are they? Where are they? What "work" do they do for the slide?
How much will need to be explained to your audience? How much can the audience interpret on their own? Are
the multimodal elements adding to the argument made in the presentation? How so? Or why not?
4) Choose one slide that you think could better articulate the problem/solution/analysis with a more carefully
chosen set of multimodals. What would that look like? Rework the slide with your idea of what an expert use of
multimodals would look like for the information presented. Argue why your slide is better.
5) What is the overall structure/arc of the presentation? What's in the beginning, middle and end? What
benefits does this structure have? How could this arrangement be adapted? What creative ways can you think
of to re-structure an AP presentation? What might be the benefit of a less cookie-cutter structure?
6) Do these slides draw in a viewer/listener? How so? Why not? What can you add to this presentation that will
effectively advocate to an audience of your peers? Think of 3-5 things. How could this be enhanced during the
actual performance, when you are speaking? Think of 2-3 things.
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