Xavier University Library: 26 Steps to Information Fluency: Step 13: Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software application. This software is on all computers at Xavier, including those computers in the library and academic computing labs. For help completing this step use the following resources:

Help available within PowerPoint 2003: click Help on the menubar or press the F1 key
Help available within PowerPoint 2007: click the ? icon in the top right menubar or press the F1 key
Learning Express Library (set up an account in the library to use off-campus; PowerPoint 2003 and 2007)
Microsoft Office online training (PowerPoint 2003 and 2007)
XU Discovery Services videos and handouts (PowerPoint 2007)
PowerPoint 2003 Personal Trainer, an online electronic book; have your ALL Card handy to access this resource
PowerPoint 2007: The Missing Manual, an online electronic book; have your ALL Card handy to access this resource

For this step you need to create a presentation of 8 or more slides that demonstrates you know how to do the following tasks in Microsoft PowerPoint:

Create a new presentation from a design template
Create a title slide
Use different slide layouts:
1. Bulleted list slide
2. Two bulleted lists slide
3. Bulleted list with inserted image slide
4. Slide with a table
5. Slide with a graph
6. Slide with a movie
Create a hyperlink on one of your slides
Add audio to one of your slides
Set up transition between slides
Set up custom animation for one or more slides
Create a master slide with footer and slide number

When you have completed your document upload it into your e-portfolio (Expo Directory). You cannot simply copy and paste it into your e-portfolio. You need to upload it as a file. In addition to the PowerPoint file you will need to upload the movie and audio files, too. You do not need to upload the image, graph, or table files as they are embedded in the presentation. If you have forgotten how to do this consult the e-portfolio instructions.