Create a professional PowerPoint presentation that graphically depicts the evolution of the history, roots, structure, and fundamentals
- Create a professional PowerPoint presentation that graphically depicts the evolution of the history, roots, structure, and fundamentals of the field of Emergency Management to include the creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This assignment involves ONLY the creation of PowerPoint slides for review. No presentation/recording is required.
- Your presentation should include the following (at a minimum):
- A graphic depiction of major historical points in chronological order (timeline, flow chart, diagram, etc)
- Descriptions of each of the major historical points (utilize the presentation notes section)
- Identification of the key figures involved in the field’s history
- Identification of Public Health’s Role in Emergency Management and when it was included in the field’s history
- The major changes that have resulted from various national and local incidents/events to include (but not limited to) the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Harvey, the Boston Marathon bombing, the coronavirus pandemic, and any additional pertinent event up to the present that has had an impact on the field of Emergency Management
- A brief presentation as to the importance of this information as it relates to a Public Health Emergency Management Professional.
- In-text citations and a reference list in APA format
- Formatting Requirements:
- Slide Limit – 20
- Follow Effective Slide Design Principles
- Be consistent in formatting
- Use colors that contrast
- Remember the 6 x 6 (General) Rule:
- No more than 6 bullets per slide
- No more than 6 words per bullet
- Font should be at least 24pt., block font (not ornamental), consistent
- Avoid multiple columns on a single slide
- Vary the font style to emphasize headings and important information
- Avoid using clipart
- Use images that complement the text
- Avoid overuse of fancy animations/transitions
Review the UTA “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations (Links to an external site.)” page. Be sure you review the information under “Images” for guidelines on including images in this assignment.
- Additional Slide Design Suggestions:
- Tips for making effective PowerPoint presentations (Links to an external site.) (Microsoft)
- PowerPoint presentation guidelines (Links to an external site.) (McGill University)
- APA Style PowerPoint Presentations (Links to an external site.) (Bennett College) – This is a very helpful resource on APA Style within PowerPoint Presentations.
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