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Master multimodal assignments.
To help you meet assignment requirements across various digital formats, this page offers guidelines and tools for designing presentations, videos, infographics, posters, and more.
On this page:
Presentations
Videos
Podcasts/Audio projects
Posters
Infographics, concept maps, and other visual media
Citation and copyright
Presentations
Designing engaging slides and delivering confident talks
Effective presentation design balances clear slide visuals with engaging public speaking. Explore resources in this section to help you structure your talk, design accessible and readable slides, and deliver your presentation with confidence.
- SLS recorded video series on presentations
- Tips for delivering group presentations
- Canva (user-friendly visual design tool with slide templates)
- Slidesgo (slide templates)
- Feedback for an oral presentation
Videos
Planning, filming, and editing academic video projects
Video assignments require a mix of storytelling, visual planning, and technical execution. Browse these links to learn how to outline your ideas, capture clear footage and audio, and edit your final cut using accessible software tools.
- Using a storyboard for project planning (University of Guelph)
- Storyboard template (University of Guelph handout)
- Canva’s Storyboard Creator (user-friendly design tool)
- Recording with PowerPoint (University of Hull)
- Clipchamp (video recording/editing tool)
- Screencastify (screen recording/editing tool)
Podcasts & Audio Projects
Scripting and recording clean audio assignments
Audio projects rely on clear voice delivery, tight narrative pacing, and clean sound quality. Find resources here to guide you through drafting scripts, recording clear audio, and using background sound effectively.
- Getting started with audio projects
- Audio production support (MRU Library - recording spaces, software, and support)
- Sample podcasts for various topics (MRU Library)
Posters
Formatting research and academic posters for print and display
Academic and research posters need to communicate complex ideas quickly to a passing audience. Use this section to learn best practices for balancing text and imagery and preparing high-quality files for print or digital display.
- Research posters (MRU Library - design and presentation support)
- Preparing your academic poster (University of Exeter)
- Canva (user-friendly visual design tool)
- MRU Maker & Media Commons (MRU Library)
Infographics, Concept Maps, and Other Visual Media
Visualizing complex data, processes, and relationships
Transforming complex data or abstract concepts into intuitive graphics helps make your work engaging and accessible. Find resources in this section to help you choose the right visual format, simplify data charts, and design clear diagrams.
- Infographics guide (University of Hull)
- Sample infographic (SLS handout, created with Canva)
- Canva (user-friendly visual design tool)
- Kumu (interactive concept map design tool)
- MRU Maker & Media Commons (MRU Library)
Citation & Copyright
Ethically sourcing and properly attributing media
Using external sources in your assignments requires careful attention to licensing, fair use, and attribution. Explore these resources to learn how to ethically source free-to-use images, music, and video clips while correctly citing them in multimodal formats.