LibGuides: HU201: Survey of the Human Adventure: PowerPoint Resources

Enhance your PowerPoint Slides

Images

First, look at the library reference resources or the online collections of art museums.

Credo (reference)

Other options:If you cannot find enough information to cite an image, locate a more credible image.
Creative Commons (easy and convenient access to search services to the following independent organizations)

- Google images Go to the "Visit Page" link to locate information needed for you citations.
- Europeana
- FLICKR using Creative Commons
- Wikimedia Commons.
- Pixaby
- United States Government sites. Many items are public domain and free to use

Audio

Library cd collection located on the upper level of the library. Only download 1 audio file per cd (academic purposes only)
iTunes, Amazon or other online music store (purchase individual song titles for small fee)
Classic Cat - index to free classical music

Video

Insert or embed video (see tutorial )
Hyperlink (will save file space and avoid copyright infringement)

3 Steps - Adding Video

1. Find file converter (www.convertfiles.com)

2. Convert to accepted PPT video file format (MPEG-4AVC or .mp4)

3.Insert and trim video in PPT slide

PowerPoint Tips

Bulleted Points
Design vs decorate
Select one background
No more than 3 fonts (Titles, bulleted points, Citations)
Avoid animation
Contrast background with font color
Balance slide
Clarity of image
Check spelling and grammar

Presentation Do's and Don'ts
Not much information on this source. However, overall good information, particularly on charts/graphs.

Useful PowerPoint Tools

Rehearse Timing
This is a good tool to rehearse the timing of your presentation.