You may be assigned a topic or asked to select one based on a particular theme. As with any academic project, you will have to do appropriate research, narrow down your theme, create clear and correct text, organize your material, and document all information from sources.  Here are some guidelines:

• Plan carefully 
• If a group project, assign tasks/responsibilities
• Do your research
• Narrow down your theme
• Know your audience 
• Create clear, well organized ideas and content
• Compile a bibliography of sources
• Create clear, appropriate visual aids
• Practice your presentation 
• Time your presentation
• Create cue cards
• Speak comfortably and clearly 
• Maintain eye contact with your audience

• Guidelines for Effective Presentation Slides 
• Collaboration Guidelines for group presentations