In-Person Presentation Preparation

Preparing your Presentation

Preparing Your Oral Presentation 

• Each oral presentation is scheduled for 10 minutes.  
• Your presentation may include a PowerPoint slide show, however, you are not required to use a slide deck
• You will be required to upload your slides a few days prior to the event, so make sure you prepare accordingly. You will be notified how and where to upload these presentations closer to the event.   
• Each room will have a computer that will be used for all slide shows; you may NOT use your own computer. 
• Plan ahead! Prepare your slides well in advance and get feedback from your mentor. 
• Practice, practice, practice!!! (SOURCE Presentation Rehearsals)
• See our YouTube video for more tips on using PowerPoint in your oral presentation 
• Check out OUR quick tips on How to Make and Present Presentation Slides.
• CWU's Presentation templates

Preparing Your Poster Presentation 

• The maximum space allowed for each poster is 36" tall by 48" wide. Mounting supplies will be provided to display your poster as appropriate. 
• If you need additional space for materials, such as access to an electrical outlet, tables, or other requests can be accommodated but should be noted when submitting your project registration form, along with the approximate square footage of your display. Contact us if your needs change from what was submitted on this form. You will indicate this when you complete your registration form for SOURCE!
• Ask your mentor for examples of good posters in your discipline and look around for examples in your department or program.  
• Most students use PowerPoint or Adobe Illustrator to create their posters. 
• Check out the Multimodal Education Center's video, "Making a Poster" and OUR quick tips on How to Make and Present a Poster
• Need a little extra help getting started on your poster? We have templates you can use OUR Microsoft PowerPoint Templates or OUR Canva Presentation templates
• A large format printer (called a plotter) is available on-campus at the Multimodal Education Center in Samuelson Hall. Submit your printing request at least two weeks in advance to guarantee your poster is ready before the day of SOURCE. MEC Poster Print Request
  • Please note that the Multimodal Education Center cannot accommodate print requests later than 72 hours prior to the event. 
  • Your department might also offer poster printing for its students, so check with your mentor to see if they can help. 

Preparing Your Performance 

• Unless a different time length has been requested and approved, each performance/creative expression is scheduled for a 15-minute block: up to 12 minutes for the performance with 3 minutes for questions and transition time to the next performance. If you need a double time slot for your performance and presentation, please note this in your project registration submission. 
• Any special equipment needs such as microphones, overhead projectors, or unique space requirements should be noted when submitting your SOURCE project registration form. Contact us if your needs change from what was initially submitted in this form. 
• The performance may be live or may be a video of a previously recorded performance. 
• If you are showing a video, you must upload this prior to the event at the same time that Oral Presentations upload their slide decks.
• See examples of music, dance, and film presentations. 

Preparing Your Panel 

• ALL PANELS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED by the SOURCE Team to be allowed to select this option on the registration form. If you are not pre-approved, you will NOT be assigned a panel time slot.
• Panels are given an 50-minute session. 
• Discuss with all panelists and the moderator what your format will be. 
• you must follow the same guidelines as Oral Presentations in regard to slideshows and accommodations.

Uploading Your Presentation

You will need to upload your presentation slides prior to SOURCE in May. Make sure to prepare accordingly to ensure you can record and upload your presentation before the deadline. Watch your email for more information and a link to upload closer to the event!

• Friday, May 15, 4–7pm
• Monday, May 18, 1–4pm