Contact the History Librarian
Campus Resources
- Tools and Apps for Student Projects and PresentationsThis site lists an abundance of free tools and apps to help you create a professional, polished presentation. There are tools for digital presentations, screencasting, infographics, annotated maps and more. This resources is curated by CSUSM's IITS department.
- Software for Students, Faculty and StaffThis valuable site lists all the software available to CSUSM students, faculty and staff. It lists software for everyone, not just the History department, so you will need to browse the list to see what software will meet your needs.
How to Make a Good Powerpoint Presentation
This brief video provides guidance on how to organize and structure your presentation, design the slides, and use strong text. Even if you don't end up using Powerpoint for your research project, it is worth watching,.
Resources Around the Web
- Multimedia PresentationsThis site provides guidelines for slide design and how to use slides in different classroom or presentation scenarios. It is geared toward professors but is still useful for research presentations.
- How do I make multimedia accessible?Information and resources on how to make a multimedia presentation accessible to audience members who cannot see or hear.
- Designing MultimediaThis resource provides guidance on how to effectively use text, images, video and speech in a multimedia presentation.
Grading Rubric
- RubricUse this rubric to evaluate yourself and your classmates on your research presentation assignment.
Popular Web Tools
- CanvaThousands of user-friendly templates to bring your research to life.
- PreziA platform that creates interactive visuals and presentations.
- PiktochartTell visual stories with infographics, reports and prints.