Title: How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation | UAGC Writing Center
Headings: How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation
How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation
PowerPoint Best Practices
Making a PowerPoint
Select a Design Theme
Add or Delete a Slide
Add an Image to a Slide
Add Notes to Your Slides
Add Animations
Add Transitions
Add Audio Narration
Add a YouTube Video
Proper Formatting & Citations
Include a Title Slide
Include In-Text Citations
Cite Images & Figures
Add a References or Works Cited Slide
View a Sample
Download a Sample PowerPoint Presentation

Content: To do this…
Click on the “Insert” Tab
Select the “Audio” button and select “Record Audio…”
Click on the record button (red circle) and record your audio. Once you are done recording, click “Ok.” An audio icon should appear on your slide. Suggestion: Move the audio icon to the left bottom corner of your slide (or somewhere where it is seen, but not in the way). Add a YouTube Video
Another great way to enhance your presentation is to insert a relevant YouTube video onto one of your slides. To do this…
Click on the “Insert” tab…
Select the “Video” icon, and click on “Online Video”
From there you can search YouTube for the video you would like to include on your slide
Once you found the video you like, select it and click “Insert”
From there, adjust the size and placement of your video
Note: The video will only play in “present mode” and you need an Internet connection to browse for YouTube videos. Proper Formatting & Citations
Some PowerPoint assignments require you to follow APA or MLA guidelines when designing your presentations. To ensure that your PowerPoint meets the academic-style requirements follow these guidelines: