1. Instructions for ASI Report Cover Template
This PowerPoint is made up of 4 front covers and 2 back covers for research/report publications that may be used interchangeably and altered to best fit your publication.
Why Use These Templates?
They are cohesive with the new ASI website design
They are cohesive with other ASI template materials (note the same use of font, colors, and style)
They are clean and engaging to your audience
Remember: These templates are suggestions! Feel free to edit if your images and/or text do not fit within the template parameters and to experiment with what you feel looks best
To save: (1) edit this presentation to your liking then (2) click “File” and (3) choose “Save As” and (4) rename the presentation and save wherever you would like
How to Import the Cover into a Word Document
In PowerPoint: (1) click “File” and (2) choose “Save As” and in the “Save as Type” dropdown menu choose “PNG” then (3) choose “Export All”
In Word: (1) click the “Insert” tab and choose “Picture” then (2) choose your front/back cover and (3) click the “Format” tab and under the “Text Wrap” function choose “Behind Text” and finally (4) you may size the image to fit the entire page

2. Instructions for ASI Report Cover Template
Tips on How to Use
To delete unused templates: (1) hold down the “Shift” key and click on all slides then (2) release and press the “Delete” key
To change image but keep layout: right click the image and choose “Change Picture”
There is space provided for “Funded By” and “In Collaboration With” logos, please feel free to delete or keep whatever is necessary
Tips for Choosing and Sizing an Image
Images that are engaging are those that are relevant and interesting
Look for an image that tells a story on its own
To fit an image in the template dimensions: (1) hold down the “Shift” key and (2) either shrink or increase the image size by holding down the image corner and dragging and then (3) use the “Crop” button under the “Format” tab if necessary

3. Click to add title Click to add subtitle Click to add Name(s)
Front Cover #1: Best for a large image and minimal text
Click to add title
Click to add subtitle
Click to add Name(s)
Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility
Agricultural Sustainability Institute at University of California, Davis
Click to add date
Funded By
In Collaboration With

4. Click to add title Click to add subtitle Click to add Name(s)
Click to add date
Front Cover #2: Best for a moderately sized image with more text.
Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility
Agricultural Sustainability Institute at University of California, Davis
Funded By
In Collaboration With

5. Click to add title Click to add subtitle Click to add Name(s)
Front Cover #3: Best for minimal text where you would rather use multiple images. This template features 2 vertical images and 3 horizontal of the following dimensions:
Moving clockwise from the top left corner
3.7” x 2.4”
2.2” x 3.25”
2.2” x 2.5”
1.85” x 2.75”
2.6” x 1.7”
To Resize Images: (1) hold down the “Shift” key and drag the corners of the image to desired size and then if necessary (2) click the “Format” tab on the top menu and choose the “Crop” tool
Click to add title
Click to add subtitle
Click to add Name(s)
Click to add date
Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility
Agricultural Sustainability Institute at University of California, Davis
Funded By
In Collaboration With

6. Click to add title Click to add subtitle
Front Cover #4: Best for moderate text where you would rather use multiple images.
This template features 1 vertical images and 3 horizontal of the following dimensions:
Moving clockwise from the top left corner
3.7” x 2.4”
1.8” x 2.7”
1.8” x 2.9”
2.25” x 3.4”
To Resize Images: (1) hold down the “Shift” key and drag the corners of the image to desired size and then if necessary (2) click the “Format” tab on the top menu and choose the “Crop” tool
Click to add subtitle
Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility
Agricultural Sustainability Institute at University of California, Davis
Click to add Name(s)
Click to add date
Funded By
In Collaboration With

7. Moving clockwise from the upper left corner 3.7” x 2.4” 2” x 3”
Back Cover #1: Here, images may be repeated from the front cover or this space may be used to present new ones. There is no summary or additional text here.
Be sure to insert your publication title into the sentence between the logo and rainbow bar.
Here, there are 2 vertical images and 3 horizontal with the following dimensions:
Moving clockwise from the upper left corner
3.7” x 2.4”
2” x 3”
1.7” x 2.6”
2.6” x 1.7”
1.6” x 2.5”
To Resize Images: (1) hold down the “Shift” key and drag the corners of the image to desired size and then if necessary (2) click the “Format” tab on the top menu and choose the “Crop” tool
“Insert Title Here” is a publication of the Agricultural Sustainability Institute at UC Davis, an organization dedicated to solutions for a sustainable food system.
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8. Insert summary of report here
Back Cover #2: Best for a single large image that may be repeated from the front cover. Space is provided for a summary of the report, or whatever information you feel best fits here, that is formatted into two columns.
Be sure to insert your publication title into the sentence between the logo and rainbow bar.
Insert summary of report here
“Insert Title Here” is a publication of the Agricultural Sustainability Institute at UC Davis, an organization dedicated to solutions for a sustainable food system.
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9. Potential Front & Back Cover Combinations

10. Potential Front & Back Cover Combinations