In-Class Pitch – a ready-made mini presentation for a short in-class talk with visual support. It differs from the Speaking Outline because it includes a few actual slides designed for a 3–5-minute mini-pitch.
Many professors use this format: after submitting a paper, a student may be asked, “Now summarize your work for the class in three minutes.”
The In-Class Pitch gives the student exactly what they need — 3–5 PowerPoint slides with key visuals and takeaways that serve as a presentation script.
Format
3–5 slides total.
Why 3–5? Because it’s essentially a mini “pitch deck” for class use:
Slide 1: Problem / Topic
Slide 2: Main analysis or findings
Slide 3: Conclusion or recommendation
Optionally, 1–2 additional slides for complex or data-heavy topics.
Steps to Create an In-Class Pitch
1. Prepare the Content
Identify the most compelling and essential points that can be presented in about three minutes. Typically:
Problem statement (why the topic matters)
Key insight or argument
Final thought or takeaway
Slides should include minimal text and, where possible, simple visuals.
If data were used, include one clean graph.
If not, use a diagram or key bullet list.
The main rule: minimalism and clarity.
The speaker notes contain the actual talk script synchronized with the slides (if applicable).
2. Slide Design
Use a simple, professional layout — readable fonts, neutral background, large key words, and one idea per slide.
Example layout:
Slide 1:
Title: “Issue: Low Voter Turnout Among Youth”
Add an image or a small bar chart (%)
Slide 2:
Heading: “Analysis: Key Factors – Education, Trust, Convenience”
3 bullet points with icons
Slide 3:
Heading: “Solution: Online Voting Trials Show +15% Turnout”
Add a short summary or closing statement
Speaker Notes Example:
“As we can see, youth turnout is especially low — the chart shows only 30% participation…”
3. Time Control
Analyze the speech to ensure it fits within 3–5 minutes. If it exceeds that, condense it!
This VAS's value is compressing a 10-page paper into a 3-minute talk without losing meaning — something that’s hard for a student but easy for an expert to do effectively.
4. Deliver
Upload a presentation file (.pptx or .pdf).
5. Feedback
If the customer wants to add or remove something (e.g., the instructor has specific requirements for the talk), the writer should quickly adjust the slides.
Usually, though, when requirements are well-collected at the start, little to no revision is needed.
Guidelines to Share with the Teammates
Quality Criteria
Visual clarity: Font size no smaller than 20 pt anywhere; larger for headings. High contrast colors (light background, dark text or vice versa). Graphs must clearly display key values.
Minimal text: Only keywords or short phrases — no long paragraphs.
Focus on the main message: Each slide = one key idea.
Example:
Slide 2: “Effect: GPA drops with >3h social media use” + chart.
The teacher should grasp the point instantly.
Professional appearance: Even though it’s for students, slides should look neat — no garish colors or Comic Sans!
The design should be clean and neutral so that the content stands out. A standard modern PowerPoint template is fine.
Consistency: Same fonts, colors, and layout style across all slides.
Accuracy: Data and numbers on slides must match the paper. If citing figures, verify their correctness. Round them if needed and note the source (e.g., “Source: Survey”). Sources can appear in small text at the bottom or be mentioned verbally.
Examples of the Reasoning Notes
