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Presentation Assignment Overview

Prepare a captivating presentation on a topic selected from the provided list or one that receives your mentor's approval.

Selecting Your Topic

To kick-start your preparation, choose a topic from the comprehensive list available at this link. It's crucial to select a topic that resonates with you and can engage your audience effectively.

Presentation Requirements

To ensure your presentation hits the mark, adhere to the following guidelines:

• Duration: Aim for a presentation length of 8–10 minutes , striking the perfect balance between depth and engagement.
• Preparation: Conduct a thorough speech rehearsal, either with your mentor or within your mentor's group, to refine your delivery.
• Speaker Notes: Equip each slide with detailed speaker notes to guide your delivery and ensure no key point is missed.
• Language: Use English 🇬🇧 for both your slides and speech to maintain clarity and reach a broader audience.
• Tools: Leverage the HTML Presentation Framework Reveal for crafting your slides, adding a professional touch to your presentation. Usage of platforms like slides.com or similar is not permitted you must use native Reveal.js to create your slides.

Evaluation Criteria

Basic Scope (100 points)

Achieve a full score by fulfilling all the steps outlined below:

1. Presentation Creation: Utilize Reveal for your slides, ensuring both slides and speech transcript are in English.
2. Speech Recording: English recording is mandatory, with two acceptable methods:
   • Camera Option: Record using any camera device, ensuring both your face and slides are visible. Here's a great example.
   • Software Option: Use OBS or similar software for recording, with requirements matching the camera option.
3. Video Upload: Post your recorded presentation to YouTube, setting it to unlisted if privacy is a concern, and link your slides in the video description.
4. Documentation: On your private school repository, create a presentation branch and a markdown file presentation.md containing:
   • YouTube video link;
   • Link to your Reveal slide deck;
   • (Optional) Presentation transcript link;
   • (Optional) Additional comments.
5. Pull Request: Submit your work via a Pull Request titled presentation, awaiting review without merging.

Note: Failure to use Reveal or reading off the presentation results in a score of 0 points.

Helpful Resources

To enhance your presentation skills and technical setup, explore the following resources:

• Speaking Tips and Tricks
• Insights on Delivering Talks
• OBS for Recording
• Recording Techniques for Mac Users
• Screencast and Webcam Chrome Extension

Embrace these guidelines and resources to craft a presentation that's not only informative but also engaging and memorable for your audience.