Presentation Deliverance

Resources for Creating Award-Winning Presentations (Oral & Poster)

Delivering a standout presentation is a vital skill for college students—whether for class projects, research conferences, or poster sessions. This guide compiles top resources to help you design, prepare, and deliver presentations that captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression.

Purdue University – Showcase Guidelines and Resources for All Presenters
Guidelines for oral and poster presentations, tips on recording, audio/video quality, and submission instructions.
purdue.edu/conferences/events/ESLS/showcaseresources.php
Purdue Global Writing Center – Creating Effective PowerPoint® Presentations
Step-by-step guide on structuring PowerPoint presentations, organizing content, and best practices for slides.
purdueglobalwriting.center/creating-effective-powerpoint-presentations/
YouTube: Award-Winning Oral Presentation Example
TEDx talks or university showcase winners for inspiration.
Example: The 3 Magic Ingredients of Amazing Presentations – Phil Waknell
Reddit: r/PowerPoint and r/publicspeaking
Community discussions, tips, and real-world advice from presenters and professionals.
reddit.com/r/PowerPoint/
reddit.com/r/publicspeaking/
Harvard Business Review – How to Give a Killer Presentation
Techniques for engaging storytelling and memorable delivery.
hbr.org/how-to-give-a-killer-presentation
Benjamin Ball Associates – 10 Top Presentation Tips
Advice on storytelling, audience engagement, and interactive elements.
benjaminball.com/blog/business-presentation-tips/
Crafting Award-Winning Presentations: Strategies from Champion Speakers
Insights on storytelling, speechwriting, delivery, visuals, and technology.
linkedin.com/pulse/crafting-award-winning-presentations-strategies-from-mba-gaicd-i7pqe
Montana State University – Engineering Communications Toolkit
General guidelines for oral and poster presentations, tips for PowerPoint, and poster design.
montana.edu/engcommtoolkit/presentation/
CEDAR Science – How to Give Award Winning Presentations (PDF)
Tips on projection, articulation, visualizing your talk, and managing anxiety.
cedarscience.org/L3.3_Lindsay_Goodwin.pdf