Week 3 Discussion | CI2000: Computer Fundamentals | 60 Points
Aligns with CO-5 (Microsoft PowerPoint)
In healthcare, presentations aren’t just for boardrooms—they’re used for patient education. Think about presenting to diverse populations: elderly patients, non-English speakers, individuals with low health literacy. A poorly designed presentation doesn’t just bore people—it can lead to misunderstanding critical health information. Good design saves lives.
Describe the worst presentation you have ever seen or experienced. What made it terrible? Which CARP design principles (Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proximity) were violated? Did it break the 6×6 Rule (no more than 6 bullet points per slide, no more than 6 words per bullet)?
Now describe the best presentation you have ever seen. What made it effective? How did the presenter use visuals, layout, and delivery to communicate their message clearly?
Imagine you are creating a PowerPoint presentation on Type 2 Diabetes for patient education at a community health clinic. Describe three specific design decisions you would make and explain the rationale behind each. Reference CARP principles or the 6×6 Rule by name.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Part 1 — “Bad” analysis with specific CARP violations identified | 20 |
| Part 2 — “Good” analysis explaining what made it effective | 15 |
| Part 3 — Three design decisions with rationale (CARP / 6×6) | 15 |
| Two substantive replies to classmates (75+ words each) | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.”
— Steve Jobs