Step 9: Export Graphics and Label in PowerPoint

1. In order to complete the assignment, you will need to export all of your graphics from Excel and paste them into Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. It is best if you paste all figures and data as images, not as object.
3. The PowerPoint (we have provided an Ppt file for you to start with) should include observations and inferences about each individual dataset, and the combined dataset.
4. In the PowerPoint, you will want to summarize key observations and "Facts," "Inferences," and "Conclusions." These should be detailed, but concise by use of bullets. You should have some quantitative and qualitative statements for each of the three data sets.
5. You might want to use tools in PowerPoint to label or highlight features of your graphics (i.e., arrows, circles, etc.)
6. All slides should proceed logically from one to the next, and your presentation should transition into the comparative components where you discuss shared similarities and dissimilarities between the data sets and finally end with final conclusions and references.
7. Be sure to proofread, be consistent in grammar and spelling, and make your document a cohesive, professional product. Use page numbers on every page.
8. Provide a cover/title slide, a purpose/introductory statement that explains what the report is about, and a slide that shows the geographic location where each dataset was derived.
9. Use an easy-to-read, attractive text and a color scheme that isn't distracting.
10. Include your name as a copyright on every graphic and slide you produce. You might want to create a unique logo, not required, but would give you ownership of your ideas and a cool professional look. Make sure it isn't too busy that it distracts from your content.

11. As you use references and data (and it is required), or images that are not your own... Make sure you provide a citation to the resource. This means you MUST provide reference to the data you used (i.e., to PSMSL, NOAA, NASA or other reference). The PSMSL website provides an example on the website for you to follow when citing their work. Citation format is up to you, as long as it is consistent and clear so anyone can retrieve the data/resources you used if necessary.
12. As you assemble this, assume that you will be giving this presentation to an educated community group, who is interested in sea level, but who might not be science-oriented.
13. You should produce a presentation that might be 8-10 slides, and could be given in~10 minutes, if you were to give this orally.
14. Remember, ALL conclusions drawn from your analysis should be supported by fact, and clear.
15. If you are short of the 8-10 slides, you might want to include some "outstanding questions" you have or "ideas for future research" as part of the Power Point.