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College Presentation Planning Worksheet
Connect the assignment objective, audience, evidence, slide sequence, speakers, rehearsal, and final submission.
Click any outlined field to edit. Use Print or save a PDF, or download a completed HTML copy. The example uses fictional placeholder names.
1. Purpose and audience
2. Slide outline
Write a point or question for each slide before adding visual detail. Use fewer slides if the story is shorter.
| Slide / purpose | Claim or question | Evidence / visual | Source ID | Speaker | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 | |||||
| 4 | |||||
| 5 | |||||
| 6 |
3. Source list and verification
Enter real sources and check the original. A source ID in the outline should point to one verified record.
| ID | Author / organization | Title / publication / date | URL / DOI / page | Slides using it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-01 | ||||
S-01 is only a placeholder ID. It is not a source or citation.
4. Speakers, timing, and handoffs
| Section | Speaker | Start / end cue | Time budget | Backup / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presenter A | ||||
5. Rehearsal checklist
- Practice the opening and handoffs out loud.
- Time the full presentation and shorten or expand intentionally.
- Check that each slide has one clear purpose and readable text.
- Verify source credits, data labels, images, and accessible contrast.
- Ask a listener what they remember as the main takeaway.
- Confirm who advances slides and who handles questions.
6. Submission checks
- Confirm the required file format, file name, location, and deadline in the course instructions.
- Open the exported file on another screen or device if available.
- Check that embedded media, speaker notes, and citations are present as required.
- Keep a backup and confirm the upload or handoff succeeded.
Planning a group presentation?
The existing ZuffSuite group presentation guide includes a 14-day planning timeline, role assignment sheet, stage checklist, and slide outline. Use it with this worksheet when your team needs a fuller workflow.