Presentation Purpose

1. Presentation Purpose 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.

2. What is presentation software? • Presentation software is a program used to create slide shows or multimedia presentations. • Multimedia means presenting data in more than one medium, such as combining text, graphics, animation, video and sound. 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.

3. Characteristics of Inappropriate Content • Content is trivial or without a clear purpose • Content loses its meaning when translated • Content should be preserved in its original form 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.

4. Characteristics of Appropriate Content • Educational • To train, present information, emphasize key points, or explain procedures • Persuasive • To advertize or provoke action • Narrative • To broadcast messages, tell a story, or entertain 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.

5. To Educate • To educate about earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest • To educate how to use software applications • To emphasize key points during a presentation or speech • To explain emergency procedures 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.

6. To Persuade • To advertise and describe the features of a product • To sell cars with interactive features that allow users to select color combination, trim, and other options 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.

7. To Narrate, Broadcast Messages, or Entertain • To display the names of the students who placed in FBLA competitions • To display the words of a song or speech for audience participation • To broadcast a list of location changes at a conference • To portray the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Katrina 6.01 Understand business uses of presentation software and methods of distribution.